Nadal playing all Olympic events

[Emkay]

I wanna see Nadal play with Muguruza. Should be fun. Might have a decent shot at winning. Who are the other strong mixed pairings this year?

Raonic/Bouchard

 

[octobrina10]

Even if Rafa was involved?

I don't think he would fall so low.

 

[octobrina10]

Raonic/Bouchard

Raonic won't play in Rio.

 

[swizzy]

i love the guy..but, this is crazy!!! all events? how about carry the flag and bow out gracefully and get ready for the us open.. odds are we won't see him til australia

 

[r2473]

Gold in doubles.

Silver in singles. Even if Murray is in his half

 

[Tennisanity]

Nadal never plays when not injured. Else what would be the excuse for loss????

 

[Meles]

According to "sources" from randoms. Supposedly he also breadsticked Murray. But I doubt he would be playing Rio if he was unable to play a few days ago. That would be beyond stupid. Nadal please tell me that's not so.

That wasn't very hospitable of him!

 

[Meles]

It does seem strange that he would want to put his fragile wrist at risk by trying to play all the tennis events. On the other hand, maybe he just wants to go all out and go for broke in what will almost certainly be his last Olympics. Just hope it doesn't knock him out for the rest of the season.

Maybe he thinks he can win the US Open and just wants to get in the maximum tennis. This is basically a warm up event for him.

 

[tennisfan2015]

How can one work out if the wrist is 92.56% or 98.81% OK? Which formula is used?

 

[Meles]

I hate wrestling and wrestling GIFs/photos on TW.

 

[VexlanderPrime]

One of your best posts.

Yah I don't get it. He has no chance of winning Singles. Plus he already has the achievement. Just carry the flag, bow out early in doubles and heal up. This makes NO SENSE to me.

 

[tacou]

Exciting !! Doubt he'll go far but at least we get to see him play 3 matches. Especially looking forward to him and Garbine.

 

[The_Order]

Really hope he doesn't make his wrist worse. Will be good to see him competing though.

Yeah just as long as he doesn't win right? Can I ask why you need to be so fake and pretend to even care about Rafa? You've constantly put down his achievements and made excuses for Federer's losses to him.

 

[Gary Duane]

this is what I don't get about Nadal. Who cares about the Olympics, make sure your damn wrist is 100%..he should be looking to being in tip top shape to win the FO next year and challenge at the USO/AO not the olympics which he's already won.

He's gambling. It could be a horrible loss...

I don't even like the Olympics. I'd much rather see him win another slam.

 

[NatF]

Yeah just as long as he doesn't win right? Can I ask why you need to be so fake and pretend to even care about Rafa? You've constantly put down his achievements and made excuses for Federer's losses to him.

I guess I just want to be liked

 

[Nonsense]

I am hoping for Djokovic v Nadal semi or final. It would be great to see them go at it one last time at the Olympics.

Their 50th meeting needs to be something special. RG SF would have been exactly that if not for the wrist unrest.

Olympics SF (hopefully final) would be great.

 

[Rafa the King]

Really hope he doesn't make his wrist worse. Will be good to see him competing though.

Why do you act as if you care when all you do is disrespect his unbelievable achievements because you feel insecure about how he affects your favorite players greatness.

 

[ABCD]

Why do you act as if you care when all you do is disrespect his unbelievable achievements because you feel insecure about how he affects your favorite players greatness.

Without Nadal, Federer would be clear-cut GOAT at the moment. 11:23 is what kills him.

 

[Rafa the King]

Without Nadal, Federer would be clear-cut GOAT at the moment. 11:23 is what kills him.

I don't think anything can really kill you once you have 17 slams

 

[ABCD]

I don't think anything can really kill you once you have 17 slams

For GOAT title 11:23 kills you (even if you have 50 majors). You can't afford to be beaten all the time by the same player if you are to be considered GOAT.

 

[Rafa the King]

For GOAT title 11:23 kills you (even if you have 50 majors). You can't afford to be beaten all the time by the same player if you are to be considered GOAT.

Who is GOAT of the open era then?

 

[ABCD]

Who is GOAT of the open era then?

No undisputed GOAT at the moment. To be GOAT:
1) Federer needs to improve his H2H with Nadal to bearable deficit (something like 20:25)
2) Nadal needs to improve his No1 weeks (to, at least, 250)
3) Djokovic needs to increase number of majors to, at least, 15.
If I would be forced to say what is my preference just now, I would say Djokovic=Nadal>Federer.

 

[Maestroesque]

R.I.P wrist

2001-2016

 

[Djokovic2011]

Why do you act as if you care when all you do is disrespect his unbelievable achievements because you feel insecure about how he affects your favorite players greatness.

Lol, NatF's one of the good guys mate. Just because he's not a fan of Nadal doesn't mean he wishes him ill or hopes to never see him play again. If you think he's bad you should've seen some of the comments written about Rafa when I first joined this place!

 

[Rafa the King]

Lol, NatF's one of the good guys mate. Just because he's not a fan of Nadal doesn't mean he wishes him ill or hopes to never see him play again. If you think he's bad you should've seen some of the comments written about Rafa when I first joined this place!

Does Rafa get more hate than Novak?

 

[Djokovic2011]

Does Rafa get more hate than Novak?

Not now he doesn't but he certainly did back then.

 

[Rafa the King]

Not now he doesn't but he certainly did back then.

Damn those *******s
Eventhough I must admit I'm not so innocent either

 

[Noleberic123]

Damn those *******s
Eventhough I must admit I'm not so innocent either

Don't worry when Novak declines he will still be hated.

 

[NatF]

Why do you act as if you care when all you do is disrespect his unbelievable achievements because you feel insecure about how he affects your favorite players greatness.

Don't chat **** fanboy For one you only joined in July so I'm wondering how you know all of what I do? When I first joined perhaps I had a tendency to be slightly unfair to Rafa but nowadays I appreciate what he brings to the table - but obviously I wouldn't call myself a fan.

As far as him affecing my favourites greatness, sure he's the reason that I don't consider Federer the GOAT (I lean Laver's way) - but Roger is still comfortably a head of Rafa in those stakes so I'm hardly insecure

 

[mike danny]

No undisputed GOAT at the moment. To be GOAT:
1) Federer needs to improve his H2H with Nadal to bearable deficit (something like 20:25)
2) Nadal needs to improve his No1 weeks (to, at least, 250)
3) Djokovic needs to increase number of majors to, at least, 15.
If I would be forced to say what is my preference just now, I would say Djokovic=Nadal>Federer.

Really? You value H2H over weeks at no.1 and number of majors?

Federer is the leader in both. He is by default the GOAT.

 

[spirit95]

this is what I don't get about Nadal. Who cares about the Olympics, make sure your damn wrist is 100%..he should be looking to being in tip top shape to win the FO next year and challenge at the USO/AO not the olympics which he's already won.

He's already won the FO, USO and AO too you know.

 

[Fiero425]

Draw being pulled now I guess! Saw Nadal is to play Delbonis while Nole has Del Po in the top half! ;-/

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_at_the_2016_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_singles -

 

[Incognito]

For GOAT title 11:23 kills you (even if you have 50 majors). You can't afford to be beaten all the time by the same player if you are to be considered GOAT.

At least he collected those 11 wins when Rafa could still run. Unlike some others who basically took advantage of brokeback oldwristdal.

 

[metsman]

He's already won the FO, USO and AO too you know.

yeah but those add to his legacy, olympics doesn't

 

[Djokovic2011]

At least he collected those 11 wins when Rafa could still run. Unlike some others who basically took advantage of brokeback oldwristdal.

Lol, like Novak didn't have more than 11 wins over Nadal when he "could still run". Pathetic as ever but coming from you I really shouldn't be surprised.

 

[Mainad]

Is he doing the synchronized diving with Feliciano Lopez?

I've heard they're both sharing a cycle with Ferrer in the velodrome.

 

[Incognito]

Lol, like Novak didn't have more than 11 wins over Nadal when he "could still run". Pathetic as ever but coming from you I really shouldn't be surprised.

Nadal post 2010 was half the player he was lol. How you can admire mediocrity is no surprise

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Nadal post 2010 was half the player he was lol. How you can admire mediocrity is no surprise

Well, when one's upper half is removed by the sword of a mightier warrior he tends to remain half of whatever he was.

 

[Noleberic123]

Nadal post 2010 was half the player he was lol. How you can admire mediocrity is no surprise

Absolutley. Nadal declined at 25.

Come on. Look at @NatF. He is 25 and at his peak right now. Wouldn't be surprised if he surpassed the great @sureshs

 

[Djokovic2011]

Nadal post 2010 was half the player he was lol. How you can admire mediocrity is no surprise

Oh dear oh dear.

 

[Incognito]

Well, when one's upper half is removed by the sword of a mightier warrior he tends to remain half of whatever he was.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Is this the half-Bull?

 

[Rafa the King]

At least he collected those 11 wins when Rafa could still run. Unlike some others who basically took advantage of brokeback oldwristdal.

Novak got like 19 wins over prime Rafa including 3 slam finals. What are you on about?
And if we are discredeting Nole of 7 of his wins because he played a Rafa in heavy decline, we should also erase Rog's win that year, or would that not suit you? Smh

 

[VexlanderPrime]

In this thread: @NatF expresses genuine enthusiasm about an all time great being able to compete in a big event in which Nat's own favorite isn't even involved...

...Instantly zerged down by wild horde of irrationally angry fanboys.

Gotta love TTW

You guys realize that just because someone isn't a loyal Fan of player and instead supports a rival, that doesn't mean they don't appreciate watching an all time great compete and play the darn game...

 

[VexlanderPrime]

Nadal post 2010 was half the player he was lol. How you can admire mediocrity is no surprise

ROFL. K. Tell us more about how Rafa started declining at birth.

 

[TMF]

For GOAT title 11:23 kills you (even if you have 50 majors). You can't afford to be beaten all the time by the same player if you are to be considered GOAT.

 

[ABCD]

 

[E36BMWM3]

Smart decision. Vamos Golden Bull!!

I will pay good money for someone, ANYONE to paste this picture to the Djokovic News thread