Medvedev won the wrong GS final

[Fed881981]

I’m a Fed fan, but really admires Djokovic. Fed never won a CYGS, and that was a miss. In 2021, I was rooting for Djokovic to make that accomplishment. He lost. It was the only grand slam victory of Medvedev.

I wish Medvedev lost that one and got his victory elsewhere. For me, he won the “wrong” final. Of course he shouldn’t care, but I hope that you see what I mean.

 

[Jonesy]

He will have many more finals to lose before winning another one.

 

[bnjkn]

You're a Fed fan and wanted Djokovic to win that one?

 

[Fed881981]

You're a Fed fan and wanted Djokovic to win that one?

Yes. I rooted against Djokovic countless times throughout his career, but not that day. I wanted to be alive to see such an accomplishment by a player; of course, I would have not rooted for Nadal. In fact, I was against Nadal 100% of the time since I first saw him almost 20 years ago. But Djokovic is different.

 

[bnjkn]

Yes. I rooted against Djokovic countless times throughout his career, but not that day. I wanted to be alive to see such an accomplishment by a player; of course, I would have not rooted for Nadal. In fact, I was against Nadal 100% of the time since I first saw him almost 20 years ago. But Djokovic is different.

Ok. I became neutral towards Nadal after 2017 and always wanted Djokovic to lose every single match he plays (yes, I'm miserable).

 

[StrongRule]

Yes. I rooted against Djokovic countless times throughout his career, but not that day. I wanted to be alive to see such an accomplishment by a player; of course, I would have not rooted for Nadal. In fact, I was against Nadal 100% of the time since I first saw him almost 20 years ago. But Djokovic is different.

Seems like Nadal ruined your life. That was obvious from your previous posts anyway. Just sad.

 

[Fed881981]

Seems like Nadal ruined your life. That was obvious from your previous posts anyway. Just sad.

Nah, I’m a grown up. I have a wife and children, and they’re above all.

Tennis means a lot to me, but it does consume my soul or ruin my life. Of course I had tough moments with Federer, but many of them weren’t facing Nadal.

Thank you for caring though.

 

[abmk]

I’m a Fed fan, but really admires Djokovic. Fed never won a CYGS, and that was a miss. In 2021, I was rooting for Djokovic to make that accomplishment. He lost. It was the only grand slam victory of Medvedev.

I wish Medvedev lost that one and got his victory elsewhere. For me, he won the “wrong” final. Of course he shouldn’t care, but I hope that you see what I mean.

Nope.
Wait

HELL NO.
from me.

A level such as Djokovic 2021 in slams isn't befitting a CYGS at all.

 

[TheSlicer]

Oh no, he really won the right final, that was so necessary, Djokovic fans would be unbearable otherwise

 

[Fed881981]

Nope.
Wait

HELL NO.
from me.

A level such as Djokovic 2021 in slams isn't befitting a CYGS at all.

That’s a different story. Still, I wish he won that and lost 2023 for example.

 

[pirhaksar]

Yes. I rooted against Djokovic countless times throughout his career, but not that day. I wanted to be alive to see such an accomplishment by a player; of course, I would have not rooted for Nadal. In fact, I was against Nadal 100% of the time since I first saw him almost 20 years ago. But Djokovic is different.

You are a rare minority, nice thoughts though. Even I was fully on the CYGS train back then, wasn’t sure if we would experience something like that in our lifetimes..was a great ride until the day Daniil said nope not on my watch ..he played brilliantly and deserved to win.

 

[Fed881981]

You are a rare minority, nice thoughts though. Even I was fully on the CYGS train back then, wasn’t sure if we would experience something like that in our lifetimes..was a great ride until the day Daniil said nope not on my watch ..he played brilliantly and deserved to win.

There is no question than Medvedev deserved the win that day. He completely outplayed Djokovic.

I was a kid when Graff did that in 1988; I wanted to see it as an adult. It will probably never happen. Federer failed, Djokovic failed and Serena failed. Who would do it?!

 

[Neptune]

I’m a Fed fan, but really admires Djokovic. Fed never won a CYGS, and that was a miss. In 2021, I was rooting for Djokovic to make that accomplishment. He lost. It was the only grand slam victory of Medvedev.

I wish Medvedev lost that one and got his victory elsewhere. For me, he won the “wrong” final. Of course he shouldn’t care, but I hope that you see what I mean.

Fortunately, Djokovic achieved the NCYGS from Wi15 to RG16, along with the YEC15. Theoretically, this accomplishment is equally impressive as the CYGS.

Fairly speaking, much like Djokovic, Federer as one of the best across all surfaces, could also have a substantial chance at achieving a CYGS or NCYGS.

The Big3's situation (particularly the highly specialized clay player Rafa) adds to the formidable challenge of achieving a CYGS, NCYGS, or Golden Masters.

 

[Fed881981]

Fortunately, Djokovic achieved the NCYGS from Wi15 to RG16, along with the YEC15. Theoretically, this accomplishment is equally impressive as the CYGS.

Fairly speaking, much like Djokovic, Federer as one of the best across all surfaces, could also have a substantial chance at achieving a CYGS or NCYGS.

The Big3's situation (particularly the highly specialized clay player Rafa) adds to the formidable challenge of achieving a CYGS, NCYGS, or Golden Masters.

Yes, the NCYGS of Djokovic was an amazing achievement.

Fed won 3/4 slams three times: 2004, 2006 and 2007. Nadal was unbeatable at the FO in 2006 and 2007, and so there is that.

But, when I reflect on Fed’s career, 2004 was perhaps his best chance for a CYGS. He was already a multi slam champion when he lost in 2004, before Nadal started to dominate the FO.

2009 was another opportunity, but he lost the fifth set at the AO and USO finals, the latter being one of the most heartbreaking losses for me personally.

 

[pirhaksar]

There is no question than Medvedev deserved the win that Nadal. He completely outplayed Djokovic.

I was a kid when Graff did that in 1988; I wanted to see it as an adult. It will probably never happen. Federer failed, Djokovic failed and Serena failed. Who would do it?!

Very fair observations, you are the true tennis fan TTW needs

 

[jeroenn]

Theoretically, this accomplishment is equally impressive as the CYGS.

Is it tho? WIth the december break to recoup?

 

[MichaelNadal]

And give Novak a CYGS?

 

[abmk]

That’s a different story. Still, I wish he won that and lost 2023 for example.

I got your PoV, but don't agree.
The level matters quite a bit for me. that is the story for me.

 

[Neptune]

Is it tho? WIth the december break to recoup?

Everyone recoup.

 

[rigged]

Nah, if he had done that in 2011, it was well deserved, no weak competition excuses (still a good Fed, peak Nadal). But in 2021... nah, the competition just wasn't half as strong as 2011 one.

 

[Humphrey20133]

Nope. I'm glad Meddy won that USO final in 2021. Someone had to stop the rot that year, and he did it.

 

[jm1980]

You're a Fed fan and wanted Djokovic to win that one?

I'm a Djokovic fan and half rooted for Nadal to win the CYGS in 2022 because I want to see one in my lifetime

 

[BlueB]

I’m a Fed fan, but really admires Djokovic. Fed never won a CYGS, and that was a miss. In 2021, I was rooting for Djokovic to make that accomplishment. He lost. It was the only grand slam victory of Medvedev.

I wish Medvedev lost that one and got his victory elsewhere. For me, he won the “wrong” final. Of course he shouldn’t care, but I hope that you see what I mean.

I'd gladly trade Med's one win for his two losses

 

[DSH]

Yes, the NCYGS of Djokovic was an amazing achievement.

Fed won 3/4 slams three times: 2004, 2006 and 2007. Nadal was unbeatable at the FO in 2006 and 2007, and so there is that.

But, when I reflect on Fed’s career, 2004 was perhaps his best chance for a CYGS. He was already a multi slam champion when he lost in 2004, before Nadal started to dominate the FO.

2009 was another opportunity, but he lost the fifth set at the AO and USO finals, the latter being one of the most heartbreaking losses for me personally.

If you give hypothetical victories to your idol in the Majors tournaments on hard courts that season, you forget that he could (and deserved) to lose several times in the RG edition and against Roddick at Wimbledon, not to mention that without Nadal's injury he would not have won two Major titles, nor he would have finished as number 1 in the world at the end of that season.
Be grateful that he usurped the Spanish player's place in 2009.

 

[DSH]

Nah, if he had done that in 2011, it was well deserved, no weak competition excuses (still a good Fed, peak Nadal). But in 2021... nah, the competition just wasn't half as strong as 2011 one.

 

[duaneeo]

2021 USO was actually the perfect slam final for Medvedev to win. That he did so in straight sets shows that it didn't matter who CYGS-pressured Djokovic played in the final that year. He was going to lose regardless.

 

[Hitman]

How do you win the wrong slam final? Lol

 

[MeatTornado]

2021 USO was actually the perfect slam final for Medvedev to win. That he did so in straight sets shows that it didn't matter who CYGS-pressured Djokovic played in the final that year. He was going to lose regardless.

He was not losing to FAA lol

 

[The Blond Blur]

Absolutely not, the Mad Lad saved tennis in 2021. As far as wanting to see a rare achievement regardless of who accomplishes it that just makes no sense to me as a sports fan. I watch for the competition, to see the best of the best push each other to the absolute limit. That’s why years like 2009 and 2012 get lauded so much on here. Complete and total domination (especially with absence of a strong field) is bad for the sport. It only serves the fanbase of the team or player who’s winning everything.

 

[Hood_Man]

Won isn't the word I'd use to describe his success at the 2021 US Open.

It could have been Gasquet facing Djokovic that day and the result would have been the same.

 

[itrium84]

I’m a Fed fan, but really admires Djokovic. Fed never won a CYGS, and that was a miss. In 2021, I was rooting for Djokovic to make that accomplishment. He lost. It was the only grand slam victory of Medvedev.

I wish Medvedev lost that one and got his victory elsewhere. For me, he won the “wrong” final. Of course he shouldn’t care, but I hope that you see what I mean.

He won that one fair and square. I just hope he'll win few more before retirement. @Kralingen agree?

 

[Nadal15thslam]

Medvedev won the right final. He saved tennis.

 

[TMF]

You're a Fed fan and wanted Djokovic to win that one?

Fake Fed fan.
Sounds just Herald(@Holmes)

 

[junior74]

CYGS would be right in 2015. Stan's lucky shorts crashed the party.

 

[Third Serve]

This place would be even more unbearable than it already is if Djokovic had won the CYGS in 2021. Quite a few players put together overall better seasons and were only able to reap half or even a quarter of the rewards, including Djokovic himself in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016 at the very least.

 

[Hood_Man]

CYGS would be right in 2015. Stan's lucky shorts crashed the party.

That was the last day I truly rooted for Djokovic, I desperately wanted to see someone win a CYGS and I thought he could do it that year.

 

[junior74]

That was the last day I truly rooted for Djokovic, I desperately wanted to see someone win a CYGS and I thought he could do it that year.

I can very much relate to that in hindsight. Novak was incredible that year. But Stan's performance in that final was legendary. Intense level from the man.

 

[BorgTheGOAT]

Yes. I rooted against Djokovic countless times throughout his career, but not that day. I wanted to be alive to see such an accomplishment by a player; of course, I would have not rooted for Nadal. In fact, I was against Nadal 100% of the time since I first saw him almost 20 years ago. But Djokovic is different.

An anti-Nadal post wishing that Djokovic won a CYGS. Wonder whether @vive le beau jeu ! will like that post or not

 

[mike danny]

If you give hypothetical victories to your idol in the Majors tournaments on hard courts that season, you forget that he could (and deserved) to lose several times in the RG edition and against Roddick at Wimbledon, not to mention that without Nadal's injury he would not have won two Major titles, nor he would have finished as number 1 in the world at the end of that season.
Be grateful that he usurped the Spanish player's place in 2009.

Maybe not 2, but I don't think he'd have finished with 0.

 

[tex123]

I’m a Fed fan, but really admires Djokovic. Fed never won a CYGS, and that was a miss. In 2021, I was rooting for Djokovic to make that accomplishment. He lost. It was the only grand slam victory of Medvedev.

I wish Medvedev lost that one and got his victory elsewhere. For me, he won the “wrong” final. Of course he shouldn’t care, but I hope that you see what I mean.

Firstly, ewww.

I must remind you. Zv had something to do with it. He took Novak's legs out in the semis. He also inflicted a soul destroying defeat on Djokovic at the Olympics in the run up to the US open. Djokovic was reigning supreme up until that point with no one in sight to challenge him.

It wasn't Med's efforts alone.

 

[mike danny]

Where can I sign up to win the wrong GS final?

 

[Fed881981]

An anti-Nadal post wishing that Djokovic won a CYGS. Wonder whether @vive le beau jeu ! will like that post or not

Even though Federer lost many times to Djokovic, I never really hated him or something like that. I consider him a worthy candidate for the GOAT besides Federer.

 

[Pheasant]

I won the wrong slam final. It was the Afghanistan Open. Nobody remembers it and no stars were there. But I won’ it fair and square. Unfortunately, it’s the wrong one, since there are no official records of it and the prize money was 0.

Hopefully, I can win the right one by stealing away a CYGS away from some legend.

 

[Neptune]

Where can I sign up to win the wrong GS final?

Have both win and loss first please.

 

[Neptune]

Even though Federer lost many times to Djokovic, I never really hated him or something like that. I consider him a worthy candidate for the GOAT besides Federer.

Thanks, slam draws like this is not to help Nole nor Fed.

 

[Nappa]

I enjoyed that victory

 

[StrongRule]

Absolutely not, the Mad Lad saved tennis in 2021. As far as wanting to see a rare achievement regardless of who accomplishes it that just makes no sense to me as a sports fan. I watch for the competition, to see the best of the best push each other to the absolute limit. That’s why years like 2009 and 2012 get lauded so much on here. Complete and total domination (especially with absence of a strong field) is bad for the sport. It only serves the fanbase of the team or player who’s winning everything.

OP already wrote that Nadal is an exception here. The purpose of this thread is very clear.

 

[Holmes]

This place would be even more unbearable than it already is if Djokovic had won the CYGS in 2021. Quite a few players put together overall better seasons and were only able to reap half or even a quarter of the rewards, including Djokovic himself in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016 at the very least.

I agree. Makes you long for the days when us Fedfans would act bearably by making every single thread about his obvious status as the most beautiful, most complete and godlike player on every single stroke, statistic, and surface minus that pesky dirtballer who didn't even play real tennis or that "Jokovic" who really was Thirdwheelovic.

 

[Holmes]

Fake Fed fan.
Sounds just Herald(@Holmes)

How have you been my friend? By the way, I think you can repost the Roger stats you used to have in your signature. Now that he's been retired for over a year I think most people will appreciate his legacy more when they see how it was surpassed by the GOAT and his top rival.

 

[fedfan24]

2021 Djokovic winning a CYGS rather than 05,06,07,09 Federer or 11/15 Djokovic would have been a travesty. Medvedev saved us from that.