For five seasons now if both Djokovic and Nadal are in the draw the rest of the field have kissed their chances good bye

[Hitman]

RG 2018 - Nadal wins, Djokovic 4th round
W 2018 - Djokovic wins, Nadal semi final loss to Djokovic
USO 2018 - Djokovic wins, Nadal semi final
AO 2019 - Djokovic wins, Nadal final loss to Djokovic
RG 2019 - Nadal wins, Djokovic semi final
W 2019 - Djokovic wins, Nadal semi final
USO 2019 - Nadal wins, Djokovic 4th round
AO 2020 - Djokovic wins, Nadal quarter final
RG 2020 - Nadal wins, Djokovic final loss to Nadal
AO 2021 - Djokovic wins, Nadal quarter final
RG 2021 - Djokovic wins, Nadal semi final loss to Djokovic
RG 2022 - Nadal wins, Djokovic quarter final loss to Nadal
W 2022 - Djokovic wins, Nadal semi final
AO 2023 - Djokovic wins, Nadal 2nd round

Total 14 slams entered since RG 2018 by Djokodal = 14 slams won

5 slams won by Nadal when both entered - 4 on clay, 1 on hard
9 slams won by Djokovic when both entered - 5 on hard, 3 on grass, 1 on clay

Total matches between them during this period = 5 - 3 on clay, 1 on hard, 1 on grass
H2H - Djokovic 3 (wins on all three surfaces) Nadal 2 ( wins only on clay)

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

There is no denying their greatness.. But I think even the commentators, sponsors etc. at this point have to be going "Okk.. This getting a little suspect and ridiculous now how no one can step up to finally take these two down"

For christ sakes, Tstsipas had a better showing against Djokovic 2 years ago.. He can't even manage a set now? Thats not progress. Its going backwards. I wonder if they will begin to start pulling money out of the sport

 

[Rosstour]

There is no denying their greatness.. But I think even the commentators, sponsors etc. at this point have to be going "Okk.. This getting a little suspect and ridiculous now how no one can step up to finally take these two down"

I kinda wonder if they won't end up like McGwire and Sosa at some point

 

[Chanwan]

Djoko will end up being more successfull in his 30s compared to his 20s, at least on the slam level

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Djokodal the alpha males of tennis!

 

[DSH]

Djoko will end up being more successfull in his 30s compared to his 20s, at least on the slam level

Nothing suspicious, right?

 

[maratha_warrior]

" We are the Next-Gen " - Novak-Rafa

 

[maratha_warrior]

Djokodal the alpha males of tennis!

Well , nothing can beat Australian Open 2012 in that category .
The Greatest fight of the biggest Alphas of the Sport .

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Well , nothing can beat Australian Open 2012 in that category .
The Greatest fight of the biggest Alphas of the Sport .

Agreed! The rallies were brutal for 6 hours.

 

[ND-13]

There is no denying their greatness.. But I think even the commentators, sponsors etc. at this point have to be going "Okk.. This getting a little suspect and ridiculous now how no one can step up to finally take these two down"

For christ sakes, Tstsipas had a better showing against Djokovic 2 years ago.. He can't even manage a set now? Thats not progress. Its going backwards. I wonder if they will begin to start pulling money out of the sport

You wonder ? It is already happening.

Did you not see McEnroe brothers, Brad Gilbert, James Blake, Jason Goodall give commentary from Connecticut instead of Melbourne ? That showed that nobody cares about the sport and ESPN does not want to spend the money on a dying sport.

They are just willing to pay for the cab from Queens, NY to Connecticut .

 

[Chanwan]

Nothing suspicious, right?

What can I say, the field sucks

 

[helterskelter]

Djoko will end up being more successfull in his 30s compared to his 20s, at least on the slam level

And that's despite winning 12 slams in his 20s and having two three-slam years in his 20s (in the last 49 years, there have only been five three-slam years by players other than Djokovic).

 

[AgassiSuperSlam11]

Age at Last GS: Laver 31, Graf 29, Nav 33. Mcenroe 25, Borg 25, Edberg 26, Becker 28, Lendl 29, Sampras 31, Agassi 32, Evert 31. B.King 31. Emerson 30
Connors 31, Willander 24, Wawrinka 31. Murray 29, Kuerten 24, Ashe 31, Trabert 25, Goolagong 28, Vicario 26, Gibson 31, Tilden 37, Perry 27, Sears 25, Rosewall 37.

Nowadays: Serena 35, Fed 36, Nadal 36, Djokovic 35.

Never underestimate modern orthopedic medicine, new spring water, modern nutrition, and upgraded versions of Flintstones Vitamins.

 

[socallefty]

Watch how they play instead of worrying about their age. Djokovic has been playing as aggressively as ever especially with his serve and FH for the last few months including at the AO where he bludgeoned everyone he played. Nadal played offensively also compared to his usual style for most of last year. If these guys were 25, we would all be complimenting them for the balance of aggression and consistency they bring to the highest level of the game - you can do the same now if you don’t think about their age. Why not root for the player who plays the highest level to win?

 

[helterskelter]

Age at Last GS: Laver 31, Graf 29, Nav 33. Mcenroe 25, Borg 25, Edberg 26, Becker 28, Lendl 29, Sampras 31, Agassi 32, Evert 31. B.King 31. Emerson 30
Connors 31, Willander 24, Wawrinka 31. Murray 29, Kuerten 24, Ashe 31, Trabert 25, Goolagong 28, Vicario 26, Gibson 31, Tilden 37, Perry 27, Sears 25, Rosewall 37.

Nowadays: Serena 36, Fed 36, Nadal 36, Djokovic 35.

Never underestimate modern orthopedic medicine, new spring water, modern nutrition, and upgraded versions of Flintstones Vitamins.

Serena was 35. (Like Navratilova, she did make a final at 37).

 

[AgassiSuperSlam11]

Serena was 35. (Like Navratilova, she did make a final at 37).

She also made 4 additional finals after her last win and if she had been close to her best shape, I think she would've tied Margaret Court.

 

[nov]

What can I say, the field sucks

Look at what level hes playing being 35, its unbelievable.

 

[Chanwan]

Look at what level hes playing being 35, its unbelievable.

It's very, very good yes. But look also at Tsitsipas. His best weapon, the forehand, caughed up more than 25 UEs. He took a full set to settle into the match even though losing the first vs Novak is a death sentence unless your name is Stan. And then he played two horrific TBs.

Novak could play a lot better this final,but he didn't need to cause Tsitsipas handed it too him at pivotal moments

 

[Lgoel]

So Djokovic take Australia open and Wimbledon. nadal takes french( except they switch one french and one australia to get DCGS). Rest of the players only get US.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

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