Nadal the only non-American named in America's 10 Most-Liked Sports Figures
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UsualSuspect
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Indeed. Same goes for Davydenko.
jamesblakefan#1
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Surprised to see a tennis star in there for America....good to see though. Nadal appeals more to the American style - he seems more down to earth than Federer, and his intensity and excitement out on court really brings in the fans. Nadal is good for the sport, I don't see how anyone can see this as a bad thing, other than the most intense *******s.
BallzofSkill
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funny how you're the only one who's seen these 'numbers'.
drakulie
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UsualSuspect
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I am happy that there is atleast one tennis star in america's most liked sports figures. Nadal is an amazing tennis player and deserves the recognition .However, I am bit suprised that Federer didnt make the list. According to most stats, Federer is by far the most popular tennis player in the world. I guess the U.S. is different story.
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SerbWhoLovesDelPo
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How easily people get upset around here. Not even funny.
I dont pay too much attention to the crowds, but it seems to me that US crowds (and most others) either cheer the underdog or an American. Neither Rafa not Fed are crowd favorites.
I dont pay too much attention to the crowds, but it seems to me that US crowds (and most others) either cheer the underdog or an American. Neither Rafa not Fed are crowd favorites.
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feetofclay
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The commentators for the Shanghai Masters, here on UK television are constantly referring to the popularity of Nadal. They think he must be the most loved player throughout the world. During the Nadal Blake match they said that both Blake and Nadal were exciting and charismatic, whilst Federer was pretty neutral.
jackson vile
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Nadal is exremely popular and becoming more so by the day. He is drawing a lot of new fans to our sport. I talk to people at school that have no idea how tennis is played, however they know who Nadal is.
Oh no here comes the haters again LOL
Oh no here comes the haters again LOL
GasquetGOAT
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Federer is exremely popular and becoming more so by the day. He is drawing a lot of new fans to our sport. I talk to people at school that have no idea how tennis is played, however they know who Federer is.
The commentators for the Cinninatti Masters, here on UK television were constantly referring to the popularity of Federer. They think he must be the most loved player throughout the world. During the Federer Djokovic match they said that both Djokovic and Federer were exciting and charismatic, whilst Nadal is full of excuses.
The commentators for the Cinninatti Masters, here on UK television were constantly referring to the popularity of Federer. They think he must be the most loved player throughout the world. During the Federer Djokovic match they said that both Djokovic and Federer were exciting and charismatic, whilst Nadal is full of excuses.
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jackson vile
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Strange that you did not make the same request and comment from Mandy, especially when Mandy is the one the spoke first.
With that said, you guys are in a lame argument that neither is going to win, enjoy.
P_Agony
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Nadal is great for the sport, but I seriously doubt he's more popular in America than Federer. But oh well...
P_Agony
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Mandy doesn't claim any facts, and neither am I. It's impossible to do that, and that is why the whole argument is silly. Mandy's claims were based on what she saw, and as far as I remember she didn't refer to them as facts, unlike 8pNADAL, who clearly said he was stating a fact.
For the record, I think both Fed and Nadal are ultra popular, and I also think it's natural that the #1 player in the world is the most popular player.
statto
Professional
In the UK both Federer and Nadal draw big crowds and I'd say they are pretty even in the popularity stakes though Nadal maybe just edges it.
To most people in the UK tennis only exists for two weeks of the year, and for that reason Federer should be way more popular than Nadal, but there was a similar situation between Sampras and Agassi. Sampras was way more successful at Wimbledon than Agassi, but Agassi was more loved.
I'm sure Pete would have been willing to play the exhibition match with the roof, but they asked Agassi to (though his missus might have had something to do with it
).
To most people in the UK tennis only exists for two weeks of the year, and for that reason Federer should be way more popular than Nadal, but there was a similar situation between Sampras and Agassi. Sampras was way more successful at Wimbledon than Agassi, but Agassi was more loved.
I'm sure Pete would have been willing to play the exhibition match with the roof, but they asked Agassi to (though his missus might have had something to do with it
).
GasquetGOAT
Hall of Fame
Not sure about Indian kids but my Asian friends tell me Federer is way more popular than Nadal in Taiwan, South Korea and China.
Looks like Americans are just as racist as ever. Until the top 10 has the same racial distribution as the actual world population, I conclude Americans are bigots who judge people by the color of their skin. Not a shock by any means to see such a group of people picking Nadal over the infinitely better Federer.
UsualSuspect
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I agree. After Wimbledon 2008, lots of people know who Nadal is. You can see a bunch of noobs on court with Nadal gear and APDC's who cant even hit a ball over the net.
statto
Professional
Are you being sarcastic? America is a nation, not a racial group. There are several black people in the list, and Nadal is Hispanic whereas Federer is Caucasian, so if anything they show their lack of racial bias by picking Nadal.
UsualSuspect
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You are newer than me here so I just want you to know that EtePras posts nothing by nonsense. He himself isnt serious.
feetofclay
Semi-Pro
Nadal is Spanish. He comes from Spain which is in Europe.
Definition of Caucasian:- A person belonging to that one of the main ethnological divisions of mankind which is native to Europe, North Africa and western and central Asia. (Chambers Concise 20th. Century Dictionary)
plus he doesn't wear fruity outfits and he keeps his girlfriends hidden, which makes the girl-fan base happy. and he's a lot better looking than fed which americans also appreciate.
i think in NY and especially at the US Open, fans were cheering for the underdog (Del Potro, Djokovic etc.) because Federer just wins over and over and he's not even American. People are bored by that. Last year's match against Murray was the most boring US Open final of all time. Nadal challenging Fed gets NY excited. Almost every newspaper article I read about Nadal in NY was positive, and Fed was neutral or like, let's have someone else finally!
NYTimes and New York Magazine absolutely adore Nadal. For some reason the press loves him.
jackson vile
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statto
Professional
jackson vile
G.O.A.T.
Not even that, I mean just everyday common people. I think everyone forgets what a big year 2008 was for Nadal.
The ****s are in deniel LOL and want to cover up 2008.
Then came 2009 to top it off, a lot of people were very upset with the way Roger acted at the AO and saw Nadal as a hero.
I am not talking tennis fans, just every day people.
vive le beau jeu !
Talk Tennis Guru
same here...
i'm starting to wonder if the 1100 people sampled for this 'scientifically'
surveyed poll even knew all those guys !
P_Agony
Banned
Well like I said, until there's written proof we can't really know who draws more crowd and who's more popular. I can only assume that the player who's ranked #1 is naturally the more popular, but that's hardly a fact like some claim.
Anyone who wonders about polls/stats. here's one ot beat all. In the UK they did poll where people ocult could vote for the best celebrity MOM. And guess who won?
Britney Spears!!!!
I don't know whether to cry or to laugh over that one.
Given the right questions Davydenko could be statistically skewed to be the most charismatic player on the ATP, and Safin the most boring.
Britney Spears!!!!
I don't know whether to cry or to laugh over that one.
Given the right questions Davydenko could be statistically skewed to be the most charismatic player on the ATP, and Safin the most boring.
TheMusicLover
G.O.A.T.
One thing is beyond doubt, both the writers of that article, the ones that constructed that survey, and, most of all, the voters, have *no clue whatsoever* about tennis.
But I guess that doesn't at all matter.
Yep, Britney Spears is the best singer out there, and McDonalds the best food you can get...
But I guess that doesn't at all matter.
Yep, Britney Spears is the best singer out there, and McDonalds the best food you can get...
One thing is beyond doubt, both the writers of that article, the ones that constructed that survey, and, most of all, the voters, have *no clue whatsoever* about tennis.
But I guess that doesn't at all matter.
Yep, Britney Spears is the best singer out there, and McDonalds the best food you can get...
Britney is the best MOM out there, NOT singer. See how polls results get screwed up. That's a classic example.
TheMusicLover
G.O.A.T.
Well I think we're hinting at the same line of thinking anyways. I always have a beef with this kind of polls - and whenever it concerns a US one, the results usually make me sigh with disbelief and wondering whether they are indeed that superficial/stupid/whatsoever or that they just asked the wrong part of the crowd. I sure hope it's the latter.
BTW, no insult or whatsoever meant towards US folks. After all, Eurosport has Simon Reed.
I always have a beef with this kind of polls - and whenever it concerns a US one, the results usually make me sigh with disbelief and wondering whether they are indeed that superficial/stupid/whatsoever or that they just asked the wrong part of the crowd. I sure hope it's the latter.
BTW, no insult or whatsoever meant towards US folks. After all, Eurosport has Simon Reed.
I think it has something to do with the way polls are taken. It seems that most polls are taken oever the phone. Most people would hang up or say no thanks when a poll taker announces his/her self , whereas those who love talking to anyone on the phone would be willing to answer anyone's questons and would respond to names they have heard of.
Hence Spears/best MOM
At thiis point I don't even know what this has to do with Nadal /Americans/polls.
And the bottom line is.....never believe anything you see or hear on the media or anywhere else.
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8pNADAL
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federer after del potro beat him at the us open:
federer was heavily praised for this on-court interview, it was his shining moment of sportsmanship according to all articles written about the final, its funny though how it still sounds inept and somewhat pompous that he would mention his 40 matches in a row thing :-? when you compare that to nadals style of answering questions it isnt surprising that nadal has become more respected
federer was heavily praised for this on-court interview, it was his shining moment of sportsmanship according to all articles written about the final, its funny though how it still sounds inept and somewhat pompous that he would mention his 40 matches in a row thing :-? when you compare that to nadals style of answering questions it isnt surprising that nadal has become more respected
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doesnt it just give delpo more credit, for ending such an amazing streak
How's that pompous or inappropriate in any way? Seriously, you should stop looking at the world through tinted glasses...
jamesblakefan#1
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You need to read up on the NBA then. :lol: jkjk guess basketball internationally is as big as tennis is here.
Feña14
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Yeah tennis isn't that big here either, it's more popular than basketball though!
feetofclay
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I stand corrected. Should have been low-brow and said white.
Then stand corrected again. European Spanish people are also classed as white.
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Deleted member 21996
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youll have to produce the stats to prove that, because i know for a fact Schuetler sessions had far greater attendance during the 08 us open (by a margin of quarks, despite playing one less quantum leap), it was mentioned during coverage that year...
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Deleted member 21996
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that is ***** mighty stupid... so you think the spanish are a diferent race than any average joe beached white sandal user from essex of coventry...
GasquetGOAT
Hall of Fame
What do you mean " Nadal is Hispanic whereas Federer is Caucasian"?? Nadal and Federer are both Caucasian. Spanish people are Caucasian as well. Although Nadal Freak once believed (may still do) Nadal is a mix of Indian/Mongolian and Negro Hispanian.
vive le beau jeu !
Talk Tennis Guru
i think some anthropologists recently published an article debating the accuracy of Dr. Nadal_Freak Jr.'s ethnologic theories...
TheTruth
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Many fans don't do Facebook, MySpace, tennis website online polls, because they aren't scientific, matter of fact no contest is, there's always a problem with sampling.