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That he would’ve liked to have seen more sets and that Thiem’s level was disappointing
That he would’ve liked to have seen more sets and that Thiem’s level was disappointing
Federer was 10/10 for intelligence on this court against Nadal as well, eh?Mentally weak, and poor in game IQ. If Federer is 10/10 at in game intelligence and shot selection, Thiem is 2/10.
How will the French ever justify this court not being called the Rafael Nadal court?
Perfect Cell defeats Thiem![]()
He's been past his prime since 2010. He's still better at that tournament than any other current player.
Nadal wins another major, and there was no doubt. He's moving in on Federer, so watch Federer play with anger and desperation at Wimbledon.
As for Thiem? No one in their right mind thought this member of the ATP's Can't Win A Major Legion, also including Isner, Nishikori, Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Simon, Pospisil, Tomic, Querry, et al. was going to win a major--as of this date, anywhere.
Federer was 10/10 for intelligence on this court against Nadal as well, eh?![]()
Federer has way more records that Nadal can never touch. Nadal always 2nd fiddle.
LOL if anybody is cell, it's Djokovic. They even have a similar face...
Naw he was very good player in 2014- 2015. He was playing at a high level at 27 and 28 years old.
So are we going to ignore the fact that Thiem's OHBH is a huge matchup issue against Nadal as well?Intelligence on court was never a problem for Federer against Nadal. It's a match-up issue between them. Speed and bounce of the courts impacts the winner in a great manner. If they played most of their matches on fast HC, indoors, and grass, Federer would be well ahead. It's no wonder Fed is 5-0 since he doesn't meet Nadal on clay anymore.
Nadal wins another major, and there was no doubt. He's moving in on Federer, so watch Federer play with anger and desperation at Wimbledon.
As for Thiem? No one in their right mind thought this member of the ATP's Can't Win A Major Legion, also including Isner, Nishikori, Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Simon, Pospisil, Tomic, Querry, et al. was going to win a major--as of this date, anywhere.
Nadal wins another major, and there was no doubt. He's moving in on Federer, so watch Federer play with anger and desperation at Wimbledon.
As for Thiem? No one in their right mind thought this member of the ATP's Can't Win A Major Legion, also including Isner, Nishikori, Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Simon, Pospisil, Tomic, Querry, et al. was going to win a major--as of this date, anywhere.
Nadal always the king of his court against Federer while Federer couldn't defend his. Federer will always have to live with that.
Yes, a great level but past prime. The youngsters can't capitalize.
He’ll get by I think...
THIEM has made a NEW fan out of me...... This guy just said he would love to play RAFA again in the French open and have chance to beat him next time...... I love the fight in this guy.......... This guy will WIN more than 1 French open... I GARANTEE it.
Nadal wins another major, and there was no doubt. He's moving in on Federer, so watch Federer play with anger and desperation at Wimbledon.
fair enough. You could call it harsh, but I don't think bitter is appropriate.
Don't you think Thiem made too many UE's? He was poor at the net as well.
Nadal wins another major, and there was no doubt. He's moving in on Federer, so watch Federer play with anger and desperation at Wimbledon.
As for Thiem? No one in their right mind thought this member of the ATP's Can't Win A Major Legion, also including Isner, Nishikori, Kyrgios, Dimitrov, Simon, Pospisil, Tomic, Querry, et al. was going to win a major--as of this date, anywhere.
Had a laugh at that as well, I'm sure he's quaking in his boots as we move to Wimbledon, where Rafa has been a non event since 2011.Moving in on Federer? Haven't they been seperated by 3 Slams since 2014? LOL
Thiem is mentally weak. Knew it was all over when he missed that volley at 5-4.
Hate to say it but he's a bum.
Such as? Fed's only worthwhile records are just his weeks at number 1 and his 20 GS titles. I think you should check the facts.Federer has way more records that Nadal can never touch. Nadal always 2nd fiddle.
Not really, his game is dependent on Huge swings and cuts at the ball. and his transition game to net still needs improvement. He's not a natural volleyer yet. Maybe play more Doubles would help for sure but then his Singles schedule is already insane and plays more than any other dude on tour.... so probably not in the cardsI am a little shock that he hasn’t had better grass results. I thought he would be a natural on that surface.
So 3 players will win 2 slams? Well that's at least something different!
Nadal always the king of his court against Federer while Federer couldn't defend his. Federer will always have to live with that.
Moving in on Federer? Haven't they been seperated by 3 Slams since 2014? LOL
Nadal always the king of his court against Federer while Federer couldn't defend his. Federer will always have to live with that.
I'm sure he will but if a Fed fan makes a ridiculous post in this thread, I will engage.
Not really, his game is dependent on Huge swings and cuts at the ball. and his transition game to net still needs improvement. He's not a natural volleyer yet. Maybe play more Doubles would help for sure but then his Singles schedule is already insane and plays more than any other dude on tour.... so probably not in the cards
Surely Why not date RAFA's sister ?? It really makes sense for Thiem. and I see his sister in the stands checking him like she is hot for him...............and she is much better looking than that French girl Thiem is dating...........lolWOW,,, this dude Dominick is Super NICE guy..... seriously humble. maybe he should date RAFA's sister.. ???? then maybe next year RAFA will let him win.........lol
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He probably lives with it better than if he'd choked away two fifth sets in Melbourne after being a break up.
Nadal seems to have a longer career longevity than Djokovic and Murray though, and nobody would have predicted that in 2014. He looks more likely to catch Federer now than back then in a funny way, even though he's 4 years older.
Such as? Fed's only worthwhile records are just his weeks at number 1 and his 20 GS titles. I think you should check the facts.
You nailed it. yes. and Thiem has trouble even on fast hard courts at US open so that tells you something..So it’s like Wawrinka basically.
Not a chance. Not a clay court.
Perfect Cell is Nadal, designed to be the perfect fighting machine on clay.
Djokovic, along with Federer and everyone else are the guys that need to go into the hyperbolic time chamber to train to even try to beat him.
Federer is ideally Goku, he simply quit the surface, the same way Goku quit against Perfect Cell.![]()
I guess harsh is what I meant . In a recent TC interview , Emerson said current tennis is boring, he cannot bear to watch more than a set because of same style - all on live television
The guy just didn't get that is bad advertisement for the sport. These oldies don't know what to say when
Thiem gave decent effort from his side on a first final - perhaps 85% of his potential - you could see Thiem's face turning Red after that remark.