Nadal fans-why will you be so disappointed if he doesn't win RG?
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That's pretty much what they can bank on right now.
NatF
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Maybe.
But Connors was denied Wimbledon by two all time great grass court players. Borg and McEnroe. Nadal only denied Wimbledon by one grass court great. Connors overall does have more grass slams, he's more accomplished. IMO.
I can make a statement that if it wasn't for Sampras' crazy domination in the 90s, Ivanisevic would sitting high up in that list, considering he came back and won it nearly a decade later after his first final.
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NatF
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Ivanisevic was potentally very good on grass, interesting to ponder how many titles he would have without Sampras.
Connors had the luxury of playing multiple grass slams (the AO was grass in the 70's). I will say that Nadal is at least a better Wimbledon player IMO. Connors does have 4 slams on grass although that AO was a weak win.
I think it's debatable, but Connors is certainly more accomplished.
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I would certainly give him 94. He was matching Sampras serve for serve, but just faltered in those two tie breaks. Even is possible, his 5 epic classic with Sampras in the semi was very good...I watched this match live as a kid. And then you have 98, he downs the only player to win W during Sampras' reign, but couldn't beat two W champions back to back.
Fedal4Ever
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As a honest Rafa fan I would be devastated. If Djokovic gets another confidence boost we can kiss the remaining slams good bye. Federer will remain the goat with Nadal slightly behind.
Nothing hurts more when your favorite is only couple slams behind. :-?
I'm hoping Nadal will hold on to that positive H2h record, as of now that is currently our only ammunition vs Federer.
Djokovic is ruining everything.
Nothing hurts more when your favorite is only couple slams behind. :-?
I'm hoping Nadal will hold on to that positive H2h record, as of now that is currently our only ammunition vs Federer.
Djokovic is ruining everything.
Russeljones
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This thread is disturbing.
aldeayeah
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Nadal is only one year younger than me, and my countryman. I can't help being happy/sad for him, irrational as it may be.
I've been following him since 2004 Davis Cup. The day he loses in RG I will feel pretty sad. It will feel like the end of a golden era.
I care little about the Slam record pipe dream, and I'm glad a great rival such as Djokovic still exists to bring the epic after Federer's demise.
I've been following him since 2004 Davis Cup. The day he loses in RG I will feel pretty sad. It will feel like the end of a golden era.
I care little about the Slam record pipe dream, and I'm glad a great rival such as Djokovic still exists to bring the epic after Federer's demise.
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Steve0904
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Yeah, no kidding there. Reading the first 2-3 pages is pretty disturbing.
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Steve0904
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what about your Djokovic hatred?
I wouldn't lump President in with those guys in a million years. I know he doesn't like Novak, but that is not a good comparison at all.
maxrenn
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I hate to see him lose big matches as I do believe he truly loves winning and losing hurts him just like it did Federer. However he has won 8 of these things so to not win another wouldn't be a big deal. The only other reason would be that everybody would say he is done and should retire if he can't win the french anymore which would be ignoring the fact that it wouldn't be because he was done but more because Djokovic or Murray are just that good these days.
Djokovic2011
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what about your Djokovic hatred?
Actually in all fairness to President he's not like that anymore towards Djokovic, at least not in the posts that I read. Not saying that he suddenly likes him but he's at least polite when he talks about Nole which is a lesson for everyone on this forum. I respect him for that.
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Really?
He is only the reigning and defending US Open champion...Even if he loses at RG, he is still more than capable for winning slams at other venues.
He has made the last three US Open finals that he contested. He also made the last two AO finals he contested. He is far from done...because if he is done, everyone else might as well quit.
Feather
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I was away from this forum for almost an year. I could be wrong then
NatF
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what about your Djokovic hatred?
President is actually a good poster. I can't recall seeing a post of his that was fanboyish.
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what about your Djokovic hatred?
I used to be pretty bad, but I've tried to really cool my jets for the last year or so, I think. Those guys I mentioned have been posting hatred every day for years and years now.
MichaelNadal
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I'm shocked they're still here tbh.
as a Fed and Rafa fan I am pulling for 2 reasons.
If Novak makes the final and beat Nadal to win the french then the trolls will forever remind us Fed Fans of how Fed could never do it.
Now if Murray takes out Rafa in the semifinal...and then Novak wins it ( not a big deal)
Novak gets his Career slam- Murray get his first FO final and Rafa is still 8-0 for FO finals
as you said Rafa has won it 8 times- and is still a threat in the other slams
I mean nothing that happens from here on out will ever take away the fact Rafa is clay King- so no concern for that.
My concern for Novak not winning is if he does not get it this year combined with becoming a father his focus may drop.
at which point I expect Murray to start racking up slams and gaining the #1 spot
If Novak makes the final and beat Nadal to win the french then the trolls will forever remind us Fed Fans of how Fed could never do it.
Now if Murray takes out Rafa in the semifinal...and then Novak wins it ( not a big deal)
Novak gets his Career slam- Murray get his first FO final and Rafa is still 8-0 for FO finals
as you said Rafa has won it 8 times- and is still a threat in the other slams
I mean nothing that happens from here on out will ever take away the fact Rafa is clay King- so no concern for that.
My concern for Novak not winning is if he does not get it this year combined with becoming a father his focus may drop.
at which point I expect Murray to start racking up slams and gaining the #1 spot
tennisaddict
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If Nadal does not win FO, i would be devastated for him and more so for his fans.
ScentOfDefeat
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Djokovic will most likely end up winning a RG. It's weird how suddenly, in one generation, there's 3 players with a career Grand Slam. When it used to be one of the rarest achievements in the game that even some of the greatest couldn't achieve.
Bender
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We should just call Rafa "Roland" from now on.
Phoenix1983
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This is the main reason why I don't want Djokovic to win the FO.
I hate how the achievement of winning all four slams is being cheapened by seemingly every male great doing it, when the likes of Sampras, Borg, Lendl, Connors, McEnroe, Becker, Wilander, Newcombe, Edberg, Rosewall, etc. couldn't achieve it.
Because there's no such thread like this one.
Since this thread is about Nadal, I stand by what I believe....one player win the same tournament for 9 out of 10 years is not good for the sport.
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