Nadal: Favorite To Win U.S. Open

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I think so. Look at the way this man will be ready for the U.S. Open. He would have plenty, plenty of time to entertain his knee injury while resting. The fact is that Nadal comes back strong after a layoff. Personally, Nadal will be hungry to win the career Grand Slam at that point. Nadal to me is the one player in possibly all of the sports--that uses motivation the best. Tell Nadal he can't do something--and he will. Just like a lot of posters on here are talking about Nadal not being the same. Trust me--Nadal will be ready to finish the fight. He will conquerer all of the majors, and will be in a class of little over a handful of men in tennis history. It should be noted--that Nadal is my favorite to win the U.S. Open-because of how he will use the motivation. Federer will be on top form--but running into a motivated Nadal is dangerous.
 
Conquistador said:
I think so. Look at the way this man will be ready for the U.S. Open. He would have plenty, plenty of time to entertain his knee injury while resting. The fact is that Nadal comes back strong after a layoff. Personally, Nadal will be hungry to win the career Grand Slam at that point. Nadal to me is the one player in possibly all of the sports--that uses motivation the best. Tell Nadal he can't do something--and he will. Just like a lot of posters on here are talking about Nadal not being the same. Trust me--Nadal will be ready to finish the fight. He will conquerer all of the majors, and will be in a class of little over a handful of men in tennis history. It should be noted--that Nadal is my favorite to win the U.S. Open-because of how he will use the motivation. Federer will be on top form--but running into a motivated Nadal is dangerous.
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I thought you were a Federer fan. :confused:


Oh well, it's nice to see you being non-partisan now......


I hope Nadal comes back healthy.
 
i like how trying to make yourself not look like a ******* makes you look even more of a fed ****. stop trolling and just be real.
 
Serendipitous said:
I thought you were a Federer fan. :confused:


Oh well, it's nice to see you being non-partisan now......


I hope Nadal comes back healthy.
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Believe me, I love Nadal. Yes Federer is my favorite. But you have to love Nadal. Nadal is a true sportsman. He is humble and a gracious person. Nadal is a moral man. Hes someone I look up to and have to thank for being a role model in today's troubled world. Rafael Nadal is a player that is great for the sport and sportsmanship.
 
i don't know about that. even when nadal did not have a knee injury, there were other players beside federer whom people thought would have a better chance to win the us open
 
Conquistador said:
I think so. Look at the way this man will be ready for the U.S. Open. He would have plenty, plenty of time to entertain his knee injury while resting. The fact is that Nadal comes back strong after a layoff. Personally, Nadal will be hungry to win the career Grand Slam at that point. Nadal to me is the one player in possibly all of the sports--that uses motivation the best. Tell Nadal he can't do something--and he will. Just like a lot of posters on here are talking about Nadal not being the same. Trust me--Nadal will be ready to finish the fight. He will conquerer all of the majors, and will be in a class of little over a handful of men in tennis history. It should be noted--that Nadal is my favorite to win the U.S. Open-because of how he will use the motivation. Federer will be on top form--but running into a motivated Nadal is dangerous.
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Somehow I think the bookies don't agree with you sport:

Roger Federer 2.5
Andy Murray 4.56
Rafael Nadal 6.46
 
FedFan_2009 said:
Somehow I think the bookies don't agree with you sport:

Roger Federer 2.5
Andy Murray 4.56
Rafael Nadal 6.46
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They also missed the United States hockey team beating the Soviet Republic in 1980. Also known as the Miracle On Ice. Im here to tell you that they made a huge mistake again.
 
Nadal?? Hmm, Federer has won 3 of the last 4 majors. Has been to the last 6 major finals. Is 5 time defending champ. Is back to #1. And we're supposed to think that Nadal would be the favorite. I think you got a screw loose.
 
Conquistador said:
I think so. Look at the way this man will be ready for the U.S. Open. He would have plenty, plenty of time to entertain his knee injury while resting. The fact is that Nadal comes back strong after a layoff. Personally, Nadal will be hungry to win the career Grand Slam at that point. Nadal to me is the one player in possibly all of the sports--that uses motivation the best. Tell Nadal he can't do something--and he will. Just like a lot of posters on here are talking about Nadal not being the same. Trust me--Nadal will be ready to finish the fight. He will conquerer all of the majors, and will be in a class of little over a handful of men in tennis history. It should be noted--that Nadal is my favorite to win the U.S. Open-because of how he will use the motivation. Federer will be on top form--but running into a motivated Nadal is dangerous.
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How is that a fact? Davydenko and Sharapova came back from injury and did nothing. Plus Rafa went under some mental and confidence distress also.
There is no guarantee he comes back strong.
 
Last year Nadal had the easiest draw imaginable and he lost in the semis (his best result). How would this player be the favorite? I agree that he could be very ready for the USO.....but the favorite???

With Nadal coming off an injury and Fed, Roddick, Murray, etc. playing well, Nadal has like a 1 in 10 chance of winning the USO.......if that.
 
Nadal should be thankful that he got such a gracious draw in Australia. It wasn't easy, but as far as HC slams are concerned, it was anything but difficult. C. Rochus and Karusinic, out of form Haas, Gonzo was tired from the match vs Gasquet, Simon in the QF, and Verdasco in his 1st ever slam SF before Fed in the finals. And he still had to battle to get past Verdasco in 5, before taking out Fed in the finals. IMO, he will be lucky to get anything nearly that good at the US Open, as far as draws are concerned.
 
Andy G said:
Nadal?? Hmm, Federer has won 3 of the last 4 majors. Has been to the last 6 major finals. Is 5 time defending champ. Is back to #1. And we're supposed to think that Nadal would be the favorite. I think you got a screw loose.
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Nadal was considered to be the favorite in the 2008 Wimbledon final even though Federer was the five time defending champion. It didn't stop him from beating Roger in straight sets. Rafa, was also the favorite at the Australian Open, despite having never reached the final until this year. Again, he beat Roger in 5 sets.

So it's fair to say that Nadal is one of the favorites at the US.
 
JoshDragon said:
Nadal was considered to be the favorite in the 2008 Wimbledon final even though Federer was the five time defending champion. It didn't stop him from beating Roger in straight sets. Rafa, was also the favorite at the Australian Open, despite having never reached the final until this year. Again, he beat Roger in 5 sets.

So it's fair to say that Nadal is one of the favorites at the US.
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Nadal was THE favorite at the French. I actually had a poll, him or the field, and he won in a runaway.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=8119

Yet he lost in the 4th round.

Is he a contender? Of course he is, he's #2 in the world. But would I put money on him over, say Murray, Djokovic, and of course, Federer? No, it's too premature. Maybe if he comes back and wins a MS event, then he could be favored, but as of right now, no way in h-e-double hockey sticks is he the favorite.

And Murray was favored going into the AO, if I remember correctly.
 
JoshDragon said:
Nadal was considered to be the favorite in the 2008 Wimbledon final even though Federer was the five time defending champion. It didn't stop him from beating Roger in straight sets. Rafa, was also the favorite at the Australian Open, despite having never reached the final until this year. Again, he beat Roger in 5 sets.

So it's fair to say that Nadal is one of the favorites at the US.
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what !????????

And yeah, there is a difference b/w being one of the favourites and being the favourite , nadal was the co-favourite at wimbledon 2008 and one of the favourites at the aussie open 2009
 
JoshDragon said:
Nadal was considered to be the favorite in the 2008 Wimbledon final even though Federer was the five time defending champion. It didn't stop him from beating Roger in straight sets. Rafa, was also the favorite at the Australian Open, despite having never reached the final until this year. Again, he beat Roger in 5 sets.

So it's fair to say that Nadal is one of the favorites at the US.
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Do you pay any attention to tennis?? Nadal in straight sets over Fed in the 2008 Wimby?? Do I really need to expain how stupid this statement is to anyone who actually watches tennis. You obviously don't watch tennis and are here only to utter nonsense.
 
JoshDragon said:
Nadal was considered to be the favorite in the 2008 Wimbledon final even though Federer was the five time defending champion. It didn't stop him from beating Roger in straight sets. Rafa, was also the favorite at the Australian Open, despite having never reached the final until this year. Again, he beat Roger in 5 sets.

So it's fair to say that Nadal is one of the favorites at the US.
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Also, as far as Nadal being the favorite, here are some links from those majors.

AO 2009, Fed 2/1, Nadal 3/1, Murray 7/2, Djok 4/1.

Wim 2008, Fed 5/4, Nadal 9/4, Djok 7/2, Roddick 20/1.

So how about you quit making up your "facts" to sound smart. You assume no one will check out your statements. The only major Nadal has been a favorite is the French. Get a clue.


http://www.australianopen4u.com/australian-open-2009-odds

http://www.bettingpro.com/category/Tennis/Wimbledon-2008-Odds/
 
Straight Sets?

JoshDragon said:
Nadal was considered to be the favorite in the 2008 Wimbledon final even though Federer was the five time defending champion. It didn't stop him from beating Roger in straight sets. Rafa, was also the favorite at the Australian Open, despite having never reached the final until this year. Again, he beat Roger in 5 sets.

So it's fair to say that Nadal is one of the favorites at the US.
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He didn't beat Roger in straight sets. He won 9-7 in the fifth, in other words, he won by the skin of his teeth it was that close.
 
Conquistador said:
They also missed the United States hockey team beating the Soviet Republic in 1980. Also known as the Miracle On Ice. Im here to tell you that they made a huge mistake again.
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If you are so confident, but some money on it.

I don't see how anyone can make a judgment until they see some form.
 
kimbahpnam said:
i have a hard time believing he'll come back "stronger" after coming off a knee injury.
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I'm not so sure it's a knee "injury" as a knee "condition" caused by overuse. You could be correct, but regardless, I'd actually like to think it is possible for Rafa to win the USOpen 2009, and I hope he does! :)
 
Conquistador said:
I think so. Look at the way this man will be ready for the U.S. Open. He would have plenty, plenty of time to entertain his knee injury while resting. The fact is that Nadal comes back strong after a layoff. Personally, Nadal will be hungry to win the career Grand Slam at that point. Nadal to me is the one player in possibly all of the sports--that uses motivation the best. Tell Nadal he can't do something--and he will. Just like a lot of posters on here are talking about Nadal not being the same. Trust me--Nadal will be ready to finish the fight. He will conquerer all of the majors, and will be in a class of little over a handful of men in tennis history. It should be noted--that Nadal is my favorite to win the U.S. Open-because of how he will use the motivation. Federer will be on top form--but running into a motivated Nadal is dangerous.
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Nadal is extremely dependant on playing lots of matches to get into good shape,he might aswell lose in the 1st,2nd or 3rd round in NY. He hasnt til this point hit a single stroke since Queens 3 1/2 weeks ago
 
TheMagicianOfPrecision said:
Nadal is extremely dependant on playing lots of matches to get into good shape,he might aswell lose in the 1st,2nd or 3rd round in NY. He hasnt til this point hit a single stroke since Queens 3 1/2 weeks ago
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:confused:

Nadal didn't play Queen's - he hasn't hit a ball in a competitive match since the FO.
 
Remember, Nadal had his best year last year, and only made it to the Semi's. look at the players he had to beat: Bjorn Phau (136), Ryan DeHart (261), Viktor Troicki (71), Sam Querrey (55), Mardy Fish (35). And it wasn't easy. He was taken to two tie-breaks by Phau, won a fairly tight four-setter against Querrey, lost the first set to Fish. As soon as he encountered his first real challenge, he crumbled.

Remember, this was to date his best year, and that was the best he could do. It remains to be seen if he can have success at the USO---he of course won in Melbourne but let's see what he can do on a fast HC before jumping to conclusions.

Yeah, he's a contender. But I don't think he's the favorite, not with all that has gone down in the past few months.
 
Conquistador said:
I think so. Look at the way this man will be ready for the U.S. Open. He would have plenty, plenty of time to entertain his knee injury while resting. The fact is that Nadal comes back strong after a layoff. Personally, Nadal will be hungry to win the career Grand Slam at that point. Nadal to me is the one player in possibly all of the sports--that uses motivation the best. Tell Nadal he can't do something--and he will. Just like a lot of posters on here are talking about Nadal not being the same. Trust me--Nadal will be ready to finish the fight. He will conquerer all of the majors, and will be in a class of little over a handful of men in tennis history. It should be noted--that Nadal is my favorite to win the U.S. Open-because of how he will use the motivation. Federer will be on top form--but running into a motivated Nadal is dangerous.
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How many HC matches will he play before the USO?
 
I think he's one of the favourites but not the main favourite.Hopefully both him and Fed reach USO final so I don't have to endure any more whining from Nadal fans.It certainly has the potential to be a great match if both guys are up to it that day and play well.

Although it would have been also fun if someone like Murray,Djokovic or Roddick(or even Tsonga :)) busts Fed and Nadal party and wins the title,both camps would have been silent for a while.
 
Nadal is in no way, shape or form favorite to win the US Open, here are the reasons:

1) We don't even know how Nadal is playing at the moment. Will he come back better than ever or will the knee still hurt? And we don't know how mentally strong he is now after losing his FO title and not defending his Wimbledon title.

2) Even in top form, Nadal was never the favorite to win the US Open. It's his worst surface and he usually losses a lot of sets until he finally losses a match there. He's not comfortable on that surface and it's very clear to any objective eye.

Those reasons alone prove Nadal is not even close to being a favorite at the US Open. However, Nadal has proved time after time he can fight his way to win even on his worst surfaces. With an easy draw and a motivated Nadal, he can win the US Open or any other tourny for that matter. But saying he is favorite is simply false, at least at this point. Maybe if he wins Cincy he can be considered one of the favorites.
 
Conquistador said:
I think so. Look at the way this man will be ready for the U.S. Open. He would have plenty, plenty of time to entertain his knee injury while resting. The fact is that Nadal comes back strong after a layoff. Personally, Nadal will be hungry to win the career Grand Slam at that point. Nadal to me is the one player in possibly all of the sports--that uses motivation the best. Tell Nadal he can't do something--and he will. Just like a lot of posters on here are talking about Nadal not being the same. Trust me--Nadal will be ready to finish the fight. He will conquerer all of the majors, and will be in a class of little over a handful of men in tennis history. It should be noted--that Nadal is my favorite to win the U.S. Open-because of how he will use the motivation. Federer will be on top form--but running into a motivated Nadal is dangerous.
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I think so too....with the rest he got, he will be dangerous and a real threat to Fed's crown.....I even thought if not for fatigue, he would have won it last year after winning the Olympic Gold........this time he'll gun for the career GS at the US Open...
 
timnz said:
He didn't beat Roger in straight sets. He won 9-7 in the fifth, in other words, he won by the skin of his teeth it was that close.
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No, I realize that, must have been too late when I typed that. However, it is fair to say that Rafa is one of the favorites to win the US Open, since he has now won majors on all 3 different surfaces. It just comes down to his knees. If he's playing unhindered he's a joint favorite with Roger, to win the Open. If he's still in pain then he's not really a favorite at all.
 
Conquistador said:
I think so. Look at the way this man will be ready for the U.S. Open. He would have plenty, plenty of time to entertain his knee injury while resting. The fact is that Nadal comes back strong after a layoff. Personally, Nadal will be hungry to win the career Grand Slam at that point. Nadal to me is the one player in possibly all of the sports--that uses motivation the best. Tell Nadal he can't do something--and he will. Just like a lot of posters on here are talking about Nadal not being the same. Trust me--Nadal will be ready to finish the fight. He will conquerer all of the majors, and will be in a class of little over a handful of men in tennis history. It should be noted--that Nadal is my favorite to win the U.S. Open-because of how he will use the motivation. Federer will be on top form--but running into a motivated Nadal is dangerous.
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Do you even know what "fact" means? You can't use "fact" for something that might occur in the future. I suggest starting fewer threads and thinking more about what you write.
 
Well he won the Olympics, on US Open surface, so if his knees are OK, he should be considered as one of the favourites.
 
Andy G said:
Also, as far as Nadal being the favorite, here are some links from those majors.

AO 2009, Fed 2/1, Nadal 3/1, Murray 7/2, Djok 4/1.

Wim 2008, Fed 5/4, Nadal 9/4, Djok 7/2, Roddick 20/1.

So how about you quit making up your "facts" to sound smart. You assume no one will check out your statements. The only major Nadal has been a favorite is the French. Get a clue.


http://www.australianopen4u.com/australian-open-2009-odds

http://www.bettingpro.com/category/Tennis/Wimbledon-2008-Odds/
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I have just gotten hold of the us open odds.

Fed 3/2, Murray 5/2, Nadal 7/2, Djok7/1, Roddick 8/1.

So much for the line makers thinking Nadal as the favorite. It's Fed, just like the last few years.

http://www.live-tennis.com/category/Tennis-News/2009-US-Open-odds-200907060006/
 
Polaris said:
Do you even know what "fact" means? You can't use "fact" for something that might occur in the future. I suggest starting fewer threads and thinking more about what you write.
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Maybe he meant when Nadal cameback and won AO after missing TMC because of injury so that's why it's a fact he comes back after layoffs? I don't know,Conquistador rarely makes sense at all.
 
I hope he does come out like a bull in a pen too long. Normally, if they're kept penned up too long its because they're being castrated. So, yes, I do hope he comes back like that.
 
darthpwner said:
im hoping 4 a federer vs nadal final but fed is definitely gonna win against nadal on new york hard courts
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If the final happened to be Fed-Rafa, I'd bet everything I own on Rafa. However, Rafa hasn't made a USO final yet, and those may not be the ideal circumstances for it to happen.
 
veroniquem said:
If the final happened to be Fed-Rafa, I'd bet everything I own on Rafa. However, Rafa hasn't made a USO final yet, and those may not be the ideal circumstances for it to happen.
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So true.... its almost like if Rafa makes the final he will win, but to get there it will be hard.
 
veroniquem said:
If the final happened to be Fed-Rafa, I'd bet everything I own on Rafa. However, Rafa hasn't made a USO final yet, and those may not be the ideal circumstances for it to happen.
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Wow. Awful confident considering Federer has won the last two slams while Nadal was nursing a knee injury.
 
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