Nadal 2017 AO vs Sinner AO 2024, with non-manipulated poll options

[Sport]

Let us debate about the hypothetical but plausible matchup between Nadal at the AO 2017 and Sinner at the AO 2024. I included a non-manipulated and democratic poll that would let forum members express their views and vote for any option.

Arguments pro-Nadal: despite his brutal physical battle of 5 hours against a zoning Dimitrov, he was still leading 3-1 in the 5th set a fantastic Federer who exhibited a great forehand, solid serve and a superb backhand across the entire tournament. Sinner lost the first 2 sets against a Medvedev who was playing way worse than Federer, and some amy argue that Medvedev's tiredness played a factor. Also, 2022 Nadal beat Medvedev in 5 sets at the AO (same result as Sinner in 2024), and this was 2017 Nadal, 5 years younger and thus better.

Arguments pro-Sinner: he beat, outplayed indeed, the AO king and reigning champion Novak Djokovic in 4 sets, without his serve being broken. In fact, it was the first time in Novak's career that he completed a Grand Slam match without having a break point.

 

[SpinWizard]

Rafito in 5

 

[nolefam_2024]

Its still Sinner in 4. He outclass Nadal now. Sinner is going to be among the greats of HC very soon. 6 big titles in a year Nadal is not even close.

There is very little chance for Nadal ao17. Sinner is new Nole.

 

[Aabye5]

Yes, I think Sinner takes this

 

[The Blond Blur]

This is like the 3rd thread on the same topic posted in the last 24 hours, and no one has made a good argument (spamming The Sinner’s 2024 numbers is irrelevant when specifically addressing the AO) for why The Sinner should be favored.

He was getting his clock cleaned by a Sad Lad who was exhausted from playing back to back 5 setters. If he was that nervous playing against Gassedvedev, how is he going to fair any better vs one of the GOAT candidates?

 

[kangaroo1973]

Rafa in 5

 

[GRASScaraz]

Sinner in 3.

 

[GRASScaraz]

Sinner in 3. Nadal will moonball to BH and get destroyed on this fast surface.

Sinner would eat Nadal WTA serve for breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Let us debate about the hypothetical but plausible matchup between Nadal at the AO 2017 and Sinner at the AO 2024. I included a non-manipulated and democratic poll that would let forum members express their views and vote for any option.

Arguments pro-Nadal: despite his brutal physical battle of 5 hours against a zoning Dimitrov, he was still leading 3-1 in the 5th set a fantastic Federer who exhibited a great forehand, solid serve and a superb backhand across the entire tournament. Sinner lost the first 2 sets against a Medvedev who was playing way worse than Federer, and some amy argue that Medvedev's tiredness played a factor. Also, 2022 Nadal beat Medvedev in 5 sets at the AO (same result as Sinner in 2024), and this was 2017 Nadal, 5 years younger and thus better.

Arguments pro-Sinner: he beat, outplayed indeed, the AO king and reigning champion Novak Djokovic in 4 sets, without his serve being broken. In fact, it was the first time in Novak's career that he completed a Grand Slam match without having a break point.

Rafa in 4.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

This is like the 3rd thread on the same topic posted in the last 24 hours, and no one has made a good argument (spamming The Sinner’s 2024 numbers is irrelevant when specifically addressing the AO) for why The Sinner should be favored.

He was getting his clock cleaned by a Sad Lad who was exhausted from playing back to back 5 setters. If he was that nervous playing against Gassedvedev, how is he going to fair any better vs one of the GOAT candidates?

Fact - Sin bots are just as annoying as Djo bots, maybe even more.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Sinner in 3. Nadal will moonball to BH and get destroyed on this fast surface.

Sinner would eat Nadal WTA serve for breakfast, lunch and dinner

I hope you feel better with your imaginary trophy lol