McEnroeisanartist
Hall of Fame
Looking at the number of times that Federer, Nadal, and Sampras lost consecutive matches in their 9 year prime.
Federer - 2004-2012 - 6 times (in 2007, twice in 2008, twice in 2009, and once in 2010) - never more than 3 losses in a row
Nadal - 2005-2013 - 8 times (in 2005, twice in 2006, twice in 2007, once in 2009, and twice in 2011) - one losing streak of three matches
Sampras - 1992-2000 - 15 times (thrice in 1992, once in 1993, once in 1993-94, thrice in 1995, twice in 1996, once in 1997, twice in 1998, once in 1999, and twice in 2000) - one losing streak of four matches and two losing streaks of three matches
Federer - 2004-2012 - 6 times (in 2007, twice in 2008, twice in 2009, and once in 2010) - never more than 3 losses in a row
Nadal - 2005-2013 - 8 times (in 2005, twice in 2006, twice in 2007, once in 2009, and twice in 2011) - one losing streak of three matches
Sampras - 1992-2000 - 15 times (thrice in 1992, once in 1993, once in 1993-94, thrice in 1995, twice in 1996, once in 1997, twice in 1998, once in 1999, and twice in 2000) - one losing streak of four matches and two losing streaks of three matches
