Marat Safin with a great comment about Federer

peRFection

Semi-Pro
Before his friendly match against Sampras, Marat Safin made a great comment in one of his interviews. Here is what happend:

Interviewer," Who are the three best players in tennis history?"

Safin," Borg, Sampras and Nadal"

Interviewr," Federer?."

Safin," I thought you said players from planet earth."

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Fed Kennedy

Legend
GOAT recognize GOAT, holmes
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OddJack

G.O.A.T.
Witty indeed.

What Federer has done is not possible by earthly tools available.

It is rather a unique combination of genes given to him, or gifts from Gods, if they exist.

Now, sometimes I ask myself a question:

Which is greater? The guy who gets to where he wants to be by pure determination, hard work and sacrifices whatever he has for it, or the guy who gets there easier because he has been given more talent?

The answer is always the same. I appreciate the hard worker, but celebrate the uniqueness of a once in a lifetime talent.

If you have ever been to a classic car auction you know how it goes. The car that sells for the highest price is not the one that has more power, runs faster or has no imperfections. It's the one with fewer, or none, duplicates.
 
It is possible Safin genuinely does not think Federer is top 3 all-time, and did not want to make it a big deal when the interview cried.
 

Cup8489

G.O.A.T.
At age 25 who had the most achievements? Probably Nadal and Borg.

Safin thinks Federer is the best. He's said it many times when asked the question (as he's played both Sampras and Federer relatively close to their peaks)

If I recall properly, he used to refer to Federer as The Federer, mainly because of his ridiculous skill, and Safin has nothing but respect for the guy, and has said a few times how he wished he wouldve had the career of Federer.
 
Safin said Nadal is better than Djokovic? This would be a terrible blow for DjokovicForTheWin. Please delete this thread before she sees it.

The comment about Federer is classy. Typical Safin, well done.
 
Why are you so obsessed about me? Of course Safin said Nadal is better overall at this point in time. Djoker will surpass Nadal easily since he's superior to him on all counts.

He's left it late, plus he needs his speed. Djokovic will crap his pants trying to defend his points from this year. looking foward to you disapearing too.
 
One year is no age gap, unless they are clones. Nadal leads the h2h and has less 'off' years so the future favors Nadal.

Hmmm how can 1 year not be an age gap? Isn't no age gap when they are the same age? So Nadal leads H2H and after all those slam wins still only leads Djoker by the same amount he trails Fed. Djoker is younger and owns Nadal now. Best bet is on Djoker to surpass Nadal.
 

Mike Sams

G.O.A.T.
One year is no age gap, unless they are clones. Nadal leads the h2h and has less 'off' years so the future favors Nadal.

Nadal has had more 'injury' years though. He couldn't even play the 2008 Tour Finals nor defend his Wimbledon crown in 2009. And, similar to Djokovic, he retired or got injured in 2 Slams (AO 2010, 2011). The race is fairly tight.
 

CDestroyer

Professional
Before his friendly match against Sampras, Marat Safin made a great comment in one of his interviews. Here is what happend:

Interviewer," Who are the three best players in tennis history?"

Safin," Borg, Sampras and Nadal"

Interviewr," Federer?."

Safin," I thought you said players from planet earth."

:)

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Oh **** thats funny. Thats Safin is always a funny lad.
 
I don't think it was a serious answer. Safin's probably too laid back to put too much thought and weigh it seriously before answering. I would guess his answer reflects the current year where Fed is not on everyone's radar, and when reminded, his overall opinion of Fed.
 

Clarky21

Banned
I don't think it was a serious answer. Safin's probably too laid back to put too much thought and weigh it seriously before answering. I would guess his answer reflects the current year where Fed is not on everyone's radar, and when reminded, his overall opinion of Fed.


Borg and Sampras reflect the current year?
 
Why are you so obsessed about me? Of course Safin said Nadal is better overall at this point in time. Djoker will surpass Nadal easily since he's superior to him on all counts.
I'm not obsessed about you. I just dislike idiots in general, especially hateful idiots. Instead of enjoying Djoker's awesome year all you can do is bash Nadal. That makes you a hateful idiot.

As for Djoker easily surpassing Nadal, good luck with that. Only 6 slams to go, 1 Olympic Gold, and 9 Masters (and whatever Nadal achieves from now on.)

Even mama Djokovic would be a little more cautious than you loudmouth.
 
I'm not obsessed about you. I just dislike idiots in general, especially hateful idiots. Instead of enjoying Djoker's awesome year all you can do is bash Nadal. That makes you a hateful idiot.

As for Djoker easily surpassing Nadal, good luck with that. Only 6 slams to go, 1 Olympic Gold, and 9 Masters (and whatever Nadal achieves from now on.)

Even mama Djokovic would be a little more cautious than you loudmouth.

Olympics are meaningless. Djoker already has more Master's this year than Nadal has ever won in a year. He's well on his way. The only thing that is hateful is all your name calling. But hey if it makes you feel superior then go for it.
 
Olympics are meaningless. Djoker already has more Master's this year than Nadal has ever won in a year. He's well on his way. The only thing that is hateful is all your name calling. But hey if it makes you feel superior then go for it.
I'm not calling you names. I'm describing your behavior. Anybody can verify that be seeing your multiple posts in which you concentrate on bashing Nadal. Love of Djokovic is only a side effect of your hate for Nadal, I'm starting to believe.
 
I'm not calling you names. I'm describing your behavior. Anybody can verify that be seeing your multiple posts in which you concentrate on bashing Nadal. Love of Djokovic is only a side effect of your hate for Nadal, I'm starting to believe.

LOL, using the word idiot again and again at your posts directed at me is not calling me names! LOL, now I've heard it all.
 

Clarky21

Banned
6 slams is the difference between Fed and Nadal and Nadal and Djoker.

You are unbelievable.


You are wasting your time with this troll. You're better off saving your blood pressure and putting him on your ignore list. I did and do not regret it one bit.

And while Bullzilla was ridiculous,why was he banned but Trollforthewin wasn't? Makes no sense to me since they are practically one and the same.
 
Yes I agree both guys need to get 6 more slams to catch up. One guy is younger.
But you forget that 6 is only the difference if the guy ahead does't win any more slams. So if Nadal actually fails winning 6 but still wins 3 or 4, then Djoker needs to win 9 or 10.

I can't believe I had to explain this to you. A 3 year old would have figured it out already.
 
But you forget that 6 is only the difference if the guy ahead does't win any more slams. So if Nadal actually fails winning 6 but still wins 3 or 4, then Djoker needs to win 9 or 10.

I can't believe I had to explain this to you. A 3 year old would have figured it out already.

Yes but if Nadal doesn't win anymore slams, then Djoker will catch up faster. You have to look at both sides of the coin son.
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
2012 is so interesting now because of all the points on the line. Weird situation.

'12 WILL be interesting bcoz there will be a lot on the line...the fragile egos propagating ****ism in every TT thread. Life will return to a pleasant atmosphere when we can agree we are all very fortunate to be spectators to a very awesome triumverate of talents. Sorry, Muzzatards, for not including you...he needs a major first and, my limited vocabulary does not include the word for a fearless foursome (quadroverate?).
 

DRII

G.O.A.T.
Olympics are meaningless. Djoker already has more Master's this year than Nadal has ever won in a year. He's well on his way. The only thing that is hateful is all your name calling. But hey if it makes you feel superior then go for it.

Nice try...

In at least one way the Olympic Gold in singles is more valuable than a slam because its played only once every four years.

Federer himself wants desperately to win the Olympic singles gold in 2012!
 
Nice try...

In at least one way the Olympic Gold in singles is more valuable than a slam because its played only once every four years.

Federer himself wants desperately to win the Olympic singles gold in 2012!

If you want to evaluate all players after the open era into a rank, then it's unfair to consider Olympics. All players from the open era had access to slams and WTF, but not olympics. Therefore olympics are meaningless. QED.
 
If you want to evaluate all players after the open era into a rank, then it's unfair to consider Olympics. All players from the open era had access to slams and WTF, but not olympics. Therefore olympics are meaningless. QED.

Dude, wipe your nose. Rafa hate is oozing out of it. Wipe it fast or it will dry out and then you'll be in more misery, lol
 
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