Fellow bull fans. What would you rather?

[kevaninho]

I know we would all like Nadal to go on forever winning big titles. But if you could only choose 1 of these options, what would it be , to finish his career?

1 ) To win the WTF, beating Djokovic there ( on a HC obviously ), finish YE#1 again, and then go on to win RG 23 for a final time, with another win over Djokovic, to overtake him in the H2H ( where it stays that way and they never play again ).

or

2) To win nothing else this year, then defend the AO/ win Wimbledon 23, and never win another slam again ?


What ranks higher on your list?

Obviously all of these options are very good for his career, but what would mean more overall ?

 

[Federev]

More slams.

So I guess #2?

That’s what will matter most to the folks who care to debate.

(I’m a Fed fan first but I am a real Rafa fan second, so I thought it was ok to weigh in)

 

[MichaelNadal]

Option 2. The first one is TASTY AF too, but honestly he should have more than 2 Wimbledons and a 3rd AO is too much to resist.

 

[alexio]

second option, michael is right

 

[weakera]

WTF is a FAKE MEME tourney !!!

 

[topher]

The only thing that makes it debatable is in option 1 you don’t seem to specify that Rafa can’t go on to win more slams other than RG 23, just not more RGs.

Even so, with two guaranteed slams over one, option 2 is the obvious choice this late in his career. Not to mention, he’d be winning Novak’s two favorite slams and more likely to detract from Novak’s win column.

That said, the odds of either are pretty slim.

 

[The Blond Blur]

It’s a win-win situation but I give option 2 the nod. Schlems are by far the most important metric in tennis.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Evil abound.

 

[Tennfan123]

Old Nadal beating old Djokovic on HC is meaningless. Just pointscoring for fans on social media.
But another AO and Wim? That’s meaningful.

 

[beast of mallorca]

I know we would all like Nadal to go on forever winning big titles. But if you could only choose 1 of these options, what would it be , to finish his career?

1 ) To win the WTF, beating Djokovic there ( on a HC obviously ), finish YE#1 again, and then go on to win RG 23 for a final time, with another win over Djokovic, to overtake him in the H2H ( where it stays that way and they never play again ).

or

2) To win nothing else this year, then defend the AO/ win Wimbledon 23, and never win another slam again ?


What ranks higher on your list?

Obviously all of these options are very good for his career, but what would mean more overall ?

Where's your poll ?

 

[Zodd]

Option 2 definitely. Rafa has nothing left to prove at Roland Garros and adding another A.O and Wimbledon title would, on top of just the slam count, prove him to be an even more complete player. Also A.O would be sweet sweet revenge for 2019

 

[mahatma]

what if either of them happen and Djokovic ends up with 25-26 slams. Lol max

 

[aldeayeah]

i'll go with both

 

[Mustard]

Either one, but I'd like Nadal to win the French Open again.

 

[DIMI_D]

I know we would all like Nadal to go on forever winning big titles. But if you could only choose 1 of these options, what would it be , to finish his career?

1 ) To win the WTF, beating Djokovic there ( on a HC obviously ), finish YE#1 again, and then go on to win RG 23 for a final time, with another win over Djokovic, to overtake him in the H2H ( where it stays that way and they never play again ).

or

2) To win nothing else this year, then defend the AO/ win Wimbledon 23, and never win another slam again ?


What ranks higher on your list?

Obviously all of these options are very good for his career, but what would mean more overall ?

100% option 2 triple career slam

 

[MichaelNadal]

Either one, but I'd like Nadal to win the French Open again.

15 FO’s is just ridiculous lol. 10 was

 

[jondice]

Two. By miles.

 

[Nadal_King]

No 2 any day, it’s 2 slams and triple career grand slam so it’s an easy choice i feel

 

[daggerman]

Old Nadal beating old Djokovic on HC is meaningless.

I love how everything Nadal is incapable of doing simply becomes "meaningless."

 

[tennis_error]

As a big Nadal fan I think Rafa won a lot and he has nothing to prove anymore... He should enjoy his parenthood and take Finland password next year...

 

[Tennfan123]

I love how everything Nadal is incapable of doing simply becomes "meaningless."

I’m glad to bring love into your life.

 

[AgassiSuperSlam11]

As someone who has taken left hooks, uppercuts, and stiff jabs from both Bull Fans and Joker fans a 3rd Wimbledon title for Nadal will mean more than anything since it would mean 3 slams or more at each surface. It was sad that there was no Outdoor Wimbledon Final between Nadal-Djokovic this year.

I think a 3rd FO would also be the biggest win for Djokovic for the same reason cited above.

As for the H2H I don't think +1 or +2 in either direction is going to be a major change in the trajectory in career accomplishments. I think the Final Slam count is going to be the biggest bragging rights. This is why AO 2023 will be quite interesting. Will Djokovic win #10 or will a young lion as FAA break through?

 

[Tiki-Taka]

Going against the tide here and picking option one. Winning the Tour Finals after all these years would be really special, and his Roland Garros journey never gets old.

Another reason for not going for option two is because I am fully behind Novak returning to and reclaiming Australia.

 

[Hypo Crisis]

I bet Djokovic fans don't have to put Rafa in any option. It's done deal for some time now.

 

[The_Order]

WTF is not going to make up for an AO or Wimbledon title....

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I know we would all like Nadal to go on forever winning big titles. But if you could only choose 1 of these options, what would it be , to finish his career?

1 ) To win the WTF, beating Djokovic there ( on a HC obviously ), finish YE#1 again, and then go on to win RG 23 for a final time, with another win over Djokovic, to overtake him in the H2H ( where it stays that way and they never play again ).

or

2) To win nothing else this year, then defend the AO/ win Wimbledon 23, and never win another slam again ?


What ranks higher on your list?

Obviously all of these options are very good for his career, but what would mean more overall ?

1

 

[Ombelibable]

#2. Make it a poll, sir.

 

[King_ Zeglan12]

I definitely want Rafa to win at least one ATP finals

 

[DSH]

I know we would all like Nadal to go on forever winning big titles. But if you could only choose 1 of these options, what would it be , to finish his career?

1 ) To win the WTF, beating Djokovic there ( on a HC obviously ), finish YE#1 again, and then go on to win RG 23 for a final time, with another win over Djokovic, to overtake him in the H2H ( where it stays that way and they never play again ).

or

2) To win nothing else this year, then defend the AO/ win Wimbledon 23, and never win another slam again ?


What ranks higher on your list?

Obviously all of these options are very good for his career, but what would mean more overall ?

24 Majors, another gold medal in singles and just then the Bull will be able to say Adieu.

 

[Deleted member 791948]

Nadal is obsessed with the Olympics (and 2024 will mean more to him than any other Olympics, because its at Roland Garros), so no chance of his career ending in 2023....

 

[DSH]

Nadal is obsessed with the Olympics (and 2024 will mean more to him than any other Olympics, because its at Roland Garros), so no chance of his career ending in 2023....

Paris 2024 and even better, Roland Garros 2025 would be the only two possible scenarios for the legendary Spanish southpaw to retire.

 

[kevaninho]

Sorry guys, Poll added.

Also im not sure if my original post looked like i was saying Rafa winning both AO and Wimbledon 23.

I meant one or the other ( and which one if so ).