I call it

[Deleted member 770948]

No need to make a thread about your fantasy.
Idiots have been fantasizing about this for a decade.
Waste of time, and you only end up hurting yourself.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Rafael Nadal will never ever win Roland Garros again.

I've been saying that every year since 2014. Rafa had other plans.

 

[aldeayeah]

He has at least a couple good runs left I'd say. It wouldn't be that strange if he won no more, he's ancient after all, but the signs of his ultimate demise aren't here yet.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

 

[mike danny]

I mean, I don't see that happening anytime soon since his opponents are more useless against him than they've ever been LOL. Nadal has had an easier time winning RG in his 30's than ever before.

 

[beast of mallorca]

Same **** the Federinas are vomiting out. Almost 2 decades now.

It may happen eventually. Perhaps in 2027, you may get it right

 

[DSH]

I mean, I don't see that happening anytime soon since his opponents are more useless against him than they've ever been LOL. Nadal has had an easier time winning RG in his 30's than ever before.

Doing a simile, without Djokovic, Federer would have won 5 Wimbledon titles after turning 30, which is insane!

 

[Swingmaster]

Either way, no one will remember your prediction.

 

[Deleted member 688153]

no it's not a stupid comparison. OBS knows how to configure FFMPEG better than some dumb config file some amateur wrote and posted on his blog. If it was "very easy" then his CPU usage wouldn't be at 99% unless he's recording at some absurdly high bitrate or he's recording on a one core toaster. There is literally no excuse for this, even fraps and bandicam run better than this. What do you mean "how do you expect OBS to better"? Of course I know it's better! I use OBS and I didn't have that happen even on hardware from 10 years ago! I speak from experience.

 

[USO]

Rafael Nadal will never ever win Roland Garros again.

This may seem as bold prediction at first, as Spaniard is undeniably the most dominant player ever on clay, especially on the French clay where he seems unbeatable with a breathtaking record of a 100 wins and only 2 losses.

But if you think about it, Nadal turns 35 this year, there are contenders who dream to beat him in the French Open. Djokovic is desperate to win another RG, as it will then make him the only player in the history of the game who has at least 2 titles at every Grand Slam, while Thiem is eager to win it for years and he seems to be at the peak of his game. Simultaneously, there can always be a suprise winner or a Soderling-asque match where some player could beat Nadal, everyone will be motivated and chase their chance for a legendary venture, which is beating Nadal at the French Open.

People are expecting Nadal to win not one, but few more RG titles, never thinking that his perfect match against Djokovic last year at the finals could be his last title on his favorite Grand Slam.

I call it.

Rafael Nadal will never ever win Roland Garros again.

This may seem as bold prediction at first, as Spaniard is undeniably the most dominant player ever on clay, especially on the French clay where he seems unbeatable with a breathtaking record of a 100 wins and only 2 losses.

But if you think about it, Nadal turns 35 this year, there are contenders who dream to beat him in the French Open. Djokovic is desperate to win another RG, as it will then make him the only player in the Open Era who has at least 2 titles at every Grand Slam, while Thiem is eager to win it for years and he seems to be at the peak of his game. Simultaneously, there can always be a suprise winner or a Soderling-asque match where some player could beat Nadal, everyone will be motivated and chase their chance for a legendary venture, which is beating Nadal at the French Open.

People are expecting Nadal to win not one, but few more RG titles, never thinking that his perfect match against Djokovic last year at the finals could be his last title on his favorite Grand Slam.

I call it.

The only way Nadal doesn't win the FO is either because 1) the tournament is cancelled, 2) he is injured and can't play, 3) if he is test positive for Covid-19 or some bad luck like that... Otherwise you are dreaming, he is as strong as ever there winning it this year without dropping a set.

 

[zagor]

My prediction is that Nadal will win 2021 FO without dropping a set. We'll revive this thread and compare notes after FO.

 

[ChrisRF]

Same story every year. And then he goes on to do something spectacular at RG. He hasn't even been pushed to 5 sets in the last 5 years at RG. Can we put these outlandish predictions to rest?

Yes, he actually only lost 3 sets in the entire last 4 years. His performance in those 4 years was the most dominant 4-year-period at a single Slam in tennis history, and by far. In the last editions just 3 months ago he lost no set and obliterated Djokovic in the final (and in untypical conditions for clay as well).

And then people come and see signs that the opposition is closer than ever and Nadal especially has to fear Djokovic who is eager to beat him next time.

 

[mike danny]

Doing a simile, without Djokovic, Federer would have won 5 Wimbledon titles after turning 30, which is insane!

Yes, but unfortunately, he still had Djokovic.

And yes, without Djokovic, his Wimb titles would have been easier than in his prime.

 

[terribleIVAN]

We thought the same thing when Roger hit 35, and....

But RG 2021 would be extra sweet to win; breaks tie with Fed,the oldest RG champion in tennis history, 14 RG titles = number of slams won by Pete, ....

We'll see.

I say 60% chance he wins.

 

[CHillTennis]

Rafael Nadal will never ever win Roland Garros again.

This may seem as bold prediction at first, as Spaniard is undeniably the most dominant player ever on clay, especially on the French clay where he seems unbeatable with a breathtaking record of a 100 wins and only 2 losses.

But if you think about it, Nadal turns 35 this year, there are contenders who dream to beat him in the French Open. Djokovic is desperate to win another RG, as it will then make him the only player in the Open Era who has at least 2 titles at every Grand Slam, while Thiem is eager to win it for years and he seems to be at the peak of his game. Simultaneously, there can always be a suprise winner or a Soderling-asque match where some player could beat Nadal, everyone will be motivated and chase their chance for a legendary venture, which is beating Nadal at the French Open.

People are expecting Nadal to win not one, but few more RG titles, never thinking that his perfect match against Djokovic last year at the finals could be his last title on his favorite Grand Slam.

I call it.

But is dreaming to beat him enough to actually do it?

I dream about beating him there all of the time and it still hasn't happened.

 

[CHillTennis]

We thought the same thing when Roger hit 35, and....

But RG 2021 would be extra sweet to win; breaks tie with Fed,the oldest RG champion in tennis history, 14 RG titles = number of slams won by Pete, ....

We'll see.

I say 60% chance he wins.

I would say that there's a 90% chance that he wins it this year (barring injuries).

He's lost four sets there in the last four years.

 

[terribleIVAN]

Well, he could get COVID mid tournament.

The French organizers would be over the moon.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

If he doesn't, what if he gets 2 more USOs for 22, and the USO record. Gonna be some squirming going on here!

 

[DSH]

If he doesn't, what if he gets 2 more USOs for 22, and the USO record. Gonna be some squirming going on here!

tennispro will be

 

[terribleIVAN]

I have a much more interesting scenario.

Rafa loses the RG 2021 final to Tsitsipas.

In RG 2022, he meets Thiem in the semis and loses in 4 tight sets at 36. He wins no clay tournament that year, and ends his season in September out of top 10 with a knee injury.

People call him washed up, and Rafa enters one last time RG in 2023 for a farewell tour. He reaches the semis but his oponnent, Tsitsipas, now nr 1 in the world, pulls out with a groin injury. In the other semi final, Thiem leads 2-0 sets against Sinner, but breaks his ankle.

In the final, Sinner wins the first 2 sets 6-2 and 6-3 and leads in the third 5-4 with a break. He gets to 40-15 and.....
.......
........
emulates Roger.

The crowd erupts into a wild, raucous delirium when the old King Rafa resurrects from the dead and wins the third set in the tie break.

John McEnroe commenting for ESPN loses his voice.

Sinner all of a sudden collapses under the weight of the moment and Rafa destroys him 6-3 and 6-1 while spectators faint in the tribunes from emotion.

He gets to 21 slams, gets the record of oldest slam champion in Open era at 37.

Joe Biden resigns in frustration over the result.

Bill Gates asks for a recount.

Mirka gets mad and slaps Roger.

TTW loses 3/4 of his members.

 

[E36BMWM3]

Love these predictions about Rafa mainly cause they are always so WRONG! Place some bets, put your money where your mouth is, and watch history unfold this year.

 

[mike danny]

Yes, he actually only lost 3 sets in the entire last 4 years. His performance in those 4 years was the most dominant 4-year-period at a single Slam in tennis history, and by far. In the last editions just 3 months ago he lost no set and obliterated Djokovic in the final (and in untypical conditions for clay as well).

And then people come and see signs that the opposition is closer than ever and Nadal especially has to fear Djokovic who is eager to beat him next time.

As good as Nadal is at RG, I do think it's a bit of a problem that his opponents are worse than ever against him when Nadal himself is in his 30's.

Fed would have had that problem at Wimb too in his 30's if Djokovic hadn't been there.

 

[irishnadalfan1983]

I've got him winning the next two, possibly three.

Damn - that is big to say at his age.....Of course it may happen also...

 

[Hitman]

Damn - that is big to say at his age.....Of course it may happen also...

Not really. I am not saying he is going to be winning RG in his 40s. The next few look very achievable to me. I got him on at least 15 to 16 RG titles before he calls it a day.

 

[clayqueen]

Rafael Nadal will never ever win Roland Garros again.

This may seem as bold prediction at first, as Spaniard is undeniably the most dominant player ever on clay, especially on the French clay where he seems unbeatable with a breathtaking record of a 100 wins and only 2 losses.

But if you think about it, Nadal turns 35 this year, there are contenders who dream to beat him in the French Open. Djokovic is desperate to win another RG, as it will then make him the only player in the Open Era who has at least 2 titles at every Grand Slam, while Thiem is eager to win it for years and he seems to be at the peak of his game. Simultaneously, there can always be a suprise winner or a Soderling-asque match where some player could beat Nadal, everyone will be motivated and chase their chance for a legendary venture, which is beating Nadal at the French Open.

People are expecting Nadal to win not one, but few more RG titles, never thinking that his perfect match against Djokovic last year at the finals could be his last title on his favorite Grand Slam.

I call it.

Are you sure Djokovic or anyone else is desperate to win RG? Isn't it supposed to be the worst slam?

 

[Deleted member 744633]

Rafael Nadal will never ever win Roland Garros again.

This may seem as bold prediction at first, as Spaniard is undeniably the most dominant player ever on clay, especially on the French clay where he seems unbeatable with a breathtaking record of a 100 wins and only 2 losses.

But if you think about it, Nadal turns 35 this year, there are contenders who dream to beat him in the French Open. Djokovic is desperate to win another RG, as it will then make him the only player in the Open Era who has at least 2 titles at every Grand Slam, while Thiem is eager to win it for years and he seems to be at the peak of his game. Simultaneously, there can always be a suprise winner or a Soderling-asque match where some player could beat Nadal, everyone will be motivated and chase their chance for a legendary venture, which is beating Nadal at the French Open.

People are expecting Nadal to win not one, but few more RG titles, never thinking that his perfect match against Djokovic last year at the finals could be his last title on his favorite Grand Slam.

I call it.

Not so difficult to make such calls after the man's won it 13 times, is it? If you had said something like this 10 years ago, I'd have taken it more seriously but now you're just making calls on something that's very obvious because from this point forward, any of the top-3 winning a slam is no longer a routine affair but a bonus.

 

[AO13]

Love these predictions about Rafa mainly cause they are always so WRONG! Place some bets, put your money where your mouth is, and watch history unfold this year.

I stopped betting since 2014. I watch sports for fun, driven by passion.

Not so difficult to make such calls after the man's won it 13 times, is it? If you had said something like this 10 years ago, I'd have taken it more seriously but now you're just making calls on something that's very obvious because from this point forward, any of the top-3 winning a slam is no longer a routine affair but a bonus.

No, but that's the point. Everywhere I look, everytime someone mentions RG, people are like: "Yeah, Rafa's gonna win 3, 4 of those easily". Well, guess what, he's probably not gonna win anymore. He can't be winning them forever, young guys are getting on Djokovic and Nadal's level, everything is ready for the change of generation. Except I expect Djokovic to win 2 or 3 more Slams, and Nadal 1 or 2 more, but not French Open.

 

[Deleted member 744633]

No, but that's the point. Everywhere I look, everytime someone mentions RG, people are like: "Yeah, Rafa's gonna win 3, 4 of those easily". Well, guess what, he's probably not gonna win anymore. He can't be winning them forever, young guys are getting on Djokovic and Nadal's level, everything is ready for the change of generation. Except I expect Djokovic to win 2 or 3 more Slams, and Nadal 1 or 2 more, but not French Open.

Agreed, thanks machan

 

[TennisFan3]

He could win one more RG. His last hurray. It could be 2021 or 2022.

But yeah, he is NOT getting any younger, so it is certainly complicated.

Even if Nadal does not win another slam and finishes his career at 20, he will still be in the top tier and one of the greatest players to play the game. That is no mean accomplishment - to stand with Federer on slams.

 

[I Am Finnish]

I heard this before

 

[MichaelNadal]

My prediction is that Nadal will win 2021 FO without dropping a set. We'll revive this thread and compare notes after FO.

Let's hope you're right 107-2 incoming

 

[irishnadalfan1983]

Not really. I am not saying he is going to be winning RG in his 40s. The next few look very achievable to me. I got him on at least 15 to 16 RG titles before he calls it a day.

I hear ya...I am just looking at his age really.....He can’t keep winning forever and one small injury...Same goes for any of the guys that age...Same applies for Nole, etc on winning more slams....Just feel can’t look beyond 6 months at their age but you could indeed be right!

 

[AO13]

Next year it will be Nadal's last chance to win RG. But, as I predicted, Nadal has won his last French Open in october 2020...

 

[Swingmaster]

Next year it will be Nadal's last chance to win RG. But, as I predicted, Nadal has won his last French Open in october 2020...

I know it's tempting, but you should try to resist the urge to boast about old predictions. We win some and we lose some.