deep_aqua_illusion
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Do y'all think the Coronavirus will seriously affect the FO? There are about 100 confirmed cases in France, and they're shutting down many large public events.
French Open cancelled?
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StannisTheMannis
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Yes it is under threat. But coronavirus is similar to influenzas in that is spreads in the colder months and isn’t so prominent in the warmer months. The spread will die down once we get into May or so. its the only thing that stopped SARS and is the only thing that will stop Covid-19
TennisHockey
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Federer fans: YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!
vex
Legend
No chance
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Sailor Moon Avi?
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
Singapore has corona virus and it is 81 degrees Fahrenheit there right now. FO at the moment, likely to be canceled.
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
Facebook just cancelled developers conference due to corona virus
r2473
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E36BMWM3
Hall of Fame
False... there are known cases in places like Kuwait, the Philippines and Cambodia which are known for warmer temps.
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
Yeah, no.
As a Fed fan I think it's cool that Rafa is rewriting the history books on clay forever. What he's doing is nothing short of amazing.
His further clay achievements also dont really do anything about the fact that he cant win indoors at the Tour Finals so Rafa is no threat to overall GOAT anyway.
Nole is the one who will take that crown most likely, unless Fed can somehow muster up another slam or 2.
StannisTheMannis
Hall of Fame
Did I say completely absent?
Sport
G.O.A.T.
In your wet Fed fan dreams. Following your logic, Wimbledon should be cancelled, as the coronavirus has hit the UK as well. 35 confirmed cases so far.
RG won't be cancelled and WB played. Either both are cancelled or none of them is.
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bobleenov1963
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I just cancelled my trip to indian well. The biggest fear is the unknown.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
James P
G.O.A.T.
Probably a more realistic take
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
that happened at an Italian soccer match last week. The match was played in an empty stadium
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
I'd rather Rafa just get #20 then forever hear about how he was robbed.
bobleenov1963
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Italian soccer game played in empty stadium due to virus fears
www.pennlive.com
this will happen to tennis too
Italian soccer game played in empty stadium due to virus fears
Journalists also were barred from the stadium, apart from broadcast rights holders.
www.pennlive.com
this will happen to tennis too
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They should just shorten the matches.
For example every set to 3 games with TB at 3-3.
For example every set to 3 games with TB at 3-3.
deep_aqua_illusion
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Yeah why?
Sport
G.O.A.T.
Grand Slam achievements > achievements outside Grand Slams. ATP finals are not part of Grand Slam achievements. If a player A has better Grand Slam achievements than player B, then player A is better. Especially if they played in the same era. You can make as many excuses as you want, but that is the reality.
ForehandRF
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Don't worry, by May we won't be hearing about this virus anymore (most likely).The virus will probably lose in straight sets vs the warmer weather, just like it happened with SARS and not only.
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
Overall GOAT means being able to win on all surfaces, not just run up the score on one. Make al the excuses you want but that is the reality.
Sport
G.O.A.T.
Nadal has won at least 2 Grand Slam on each surface (hard, grass and clay). He has proven to be able to win Grand Slams on all surfaces. Grand Slams are the most relevant tournaments and the number of Grand Slam is considered the most relevant all-time great criterion. Federer and Nadal played in an era where the Grand Slam record was hyped by the press, fans and players themselves as the Holy Grail of tennis. If Federer isn't talented enough to win as many Slams as Nadal, he ain't no GOAT.
MeatTornado
Talk Tennis Guru
I still feel bad for pretty much every player before Pete who didn't care about the slam record and didn't realize that's all their careers would be boiled down into.
FatHead250
Professional
That would be very interesting actually. Much more intimate between the two hot males battling it out alone. Nick wont like it very much though
TennisHockey
Rookie
You're right, Federer fans totally want Nadal to win another French Open *biggest eye roll ever*
Exactly...which of Federer or Nadal has won multiple slams on each surface? Here's a hint: it ain't Federer.
So by your very own criteria, Federer can't the GOAT.
victorcruz
Hall of Fame
Ombileeble
vex
Legend
It’s 3 months away. It’s fine
Mark-Touch
Legend
I'd rather Rafa try and fail to get #20 this year.
Third Serve
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kevaninho
Hall of Fame
Its his only hope.
Bender
G.O.A.T.
Technically he already won the moral Wimbledon title last year. To give him the 2020 iteration despite that would be a case of double dipping.
ADuck
Legend
The French Open has already been cancelled, and in it's place is the Djokovic Open @StrongRule
maratha_warrior
Hall of Fame
I won't be surprised if both French Open and Wimbledon are cancelled .
Present situition is dangerous .
Present situition is dangerous .
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
by may/June, coronavirus will be behind us...I won't be surprised if both French Open and Wimbledon are cancelled .
Present situition is dangerous .
dellealpi10
Rookie
For Fed fan, it is better to cancel tennis now. Federer will keep GS record forever.
Djokodalerer31
Hall of Fame
It wouldn't be funny it would be tragic for both pro-Fedr and anti-Fedr fanbases! For pro-Fedr fanbase it would forever put a label on Federer's legacy as the GOAT as it being saved by the mere accident, rather than something he did himself and it would put most of his achievements under scrutiny! For anti-Fedr fanbases it would prevent two great champions from achieving something they worked hard on (and rightfuly earned!) throughout most of their respective careers, just because some stupid accident! In none of those cases - there are winners...trust me! Nobody wants to finish one's career being forever remembered as someone, whose legacy needed to be saved by a virus in order to stay GOAT...
Hey hardcore Federer fans! I am talking to you! You want your idol to stay the undisputed GOAT? Then how about instead of hoping for some outside factors and mere accidents happening to preserve his GOAThood he would have found a way to beat Nole or Rafa in ever case to solidify that statement? He can't? Then he doesn't deserve to be called GOAt over either of them! As simple as that! And begone with your lame age excuses, that is so yesterday! They all played in the same era for well over a decade now - its more than enough time to turn the tables in rivalries (age or not!)! The point is Djokovic and Nadal did, Federer didn't (for the most part...) I swear after listening to some of hardcore Fedr fans posting here one would think Federer became old ever since he got rid of that stupid ponytail back in 2004!...And ever since Nadal started beating him regularly since 2005 he was getting older and older and older...(like if Nadal was getting any younger...) Stop it already! Quit embarassing yourselves!
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Bender
G.O.A.T.
Doubt hot weather will do anything to the virus as it’s doing just fine in Taiwan and Singapore where the weather ranges from “hot” to “hotter”.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Of course, there is influx of virus coming from outside on and on...
Once you break that, then it will be contained and gone
The life of the virus outside the person/blood/saliva is considerably shorter at higher temps tan at lower (same as influenza virus).
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They should cancel all slams until Novak and Rafa retire
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