Nadal will win 2014 Wimbledon Championship

[dafinch]

I know. In 2012 he just got Rosoled! No excuse. Rosol was just too good for him.
In 2013 he just wasn't ready physically for grass. This was the worst Rafa I've seen in a match.

From 2006 to 2011 this guy played 5 Wimbledon finals. You don't get to play 5 finals and 2 titles if you're not very good on the surface.

He's fitter now than he was in mid 2013. His movement's much better. I'm sure he's good enough to survive the first week. In the 2nd week, the courts will suit his game.

I made my last post before I saw this response. "Wasn't ready physically for grass." Gee, THAT has a familiar ring to it, doesn't it? Although usually that's reserved for situations after a long layoff-like when he lost to a nobody on dirt in Chile. But here, he had won that annoying tournament two weeks earlier, he had the same 2 weeks in between like everybody else in the history of tennis, and, HIS routine didn't change, so, what happened in the interval to make him not physically ready? Wasn't there one year where he said he got hurt putting on his capri pants or something.

And NNN wonder why people aren't inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt...

 

[Legend of Borg]

Borg how did you win 5 in row?:shock: Some some ppl can't even get past 1st and 2nd rounds:evil:

My secret is that I trained in Bulgaria.

Drinking slivovitz and rakia daily helped win the Channel Slam repeatedly.

 

[ubi1]

I made my last post before I saw this response. "Wasn't ready physically for grass." Gee, THAT has a familiar ring to it, doesn't it? Although usually that's reserved for situations after a long layoff-like when he lost to a nobody on dirt in Chile. But here, he had won that annoying tournament two weeks earlier, he had the same 2 weeks in between like everybody else in the history of tennis, and, HIS routine didn't change, so, what happened in the interval to make him not physically ready? Wasn't there one year where he said he got hurt putting on his capri pants or something.

And NNN wonder why people aren't inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt...

2 WEEKS REST AFTER GOING "BALLS DEEP" IN THE CLAY SEASON.

 

[spinovic]

Max I will give him best of 16 round. Then he is out.

If he gets that far he will be a threat to win it for sure...historically, the further he advances on the grass the better he plays. I wouldn't be surprised with any result from him there to be honest.

 

[urundai]

don't think anyone is a lock for wimbledon this year (based on AO). let's at least wait till the end of FO, before declaring favorites.

 

[kiki]

is it still played on green clay at the south of London?

 

[joeri888]

If rafa makes second week he can win. Second week Wimbledon is clay court.

 

[monfed]

Nice jinx. :lol:

 

[dafinch]

2 WEEKS REST AFTER GOING "BALLS DEEP" IN THE CLAY SEASON.

I'm not clear on what you're saying. Are you saying, because he won the FO, 2 weeks weren't enough rest for him to get past round 1 at Wimbledon-as opposed to what he had all of the other years?

 

[FreeBird]

It's more complicated than that buddy. There are so many politics involve on that one. It may not happen on our lifetime.

That means hopefully another 70 years!

Nice jinx. :lol:

Monfed, which one is you?

 

[monfed]

LOL@Freebird. It seems I have some fans which is always nice. But Mirka is mine, find your own! :evil:

 

[Mustard]

Borg how did you win 5 in row?:shock: Some some ppl can't even get past 1st and 2nd rounds:evil:

Borg had early round struggles himself. Edmondson in 1977 (down 2 sets), Amaya in 1978 (down 1-2 in sets, and down a break in the fourth set), Amritraj in 1979 (down 1-2 in sets, fourth set tiebreak).

 

[Emiliano55]

He can certainly win the Championships, but he needs some really EASY first rounds.

As many of you know, Nadal is really vulnerable at the first week in London. Mainly becauase the grass is still healthy and plays faster (and low bouncing) than the 2nd week.

 

[mellowyellow]

Am I the only who thinks there should be 2 Grass masters? And deduct 2 HC masters?

4 HC
3 clay
2 grass

seems great.

Their should be 1 less clay, and a hard court masters before AusO

 

[The_Order]

I predict Nadal will win at least 50% more sets at 2014 Wimbledon compared to 2013 Wimbledon. I know that's an impressive improvement but if anyone can do it is Nadal.

Well your prediction is already wrong because you fail at basic mathematics.

 

[beast of mallorca]

Monfed, which one is you?

Haha, I was told that Monfed is the new Chico, who was the new Clarky :twisted:

 

[kishnabe]

LOL what is with the TDK avatars :lol:

 

[RF20Lennon]

Of course he can but I just don't see him beating Murray or Djokovic.

 

[TheTruth]

Borg had early round struggles himself. Edmondson in 1977 (down 2 sets), Amaya in 1978 (down 1-2 in sets, and down a break in the fourth set), Amritraj in 1979 (down 1-2 in sets, fourth set tiebreak).

I guess it shows how quickly losses are forgotten over time. I never knew that.

 

[rocketassist]

If he was to wriggle through week 1, he'd have a very good chance. However, he's far more at risk in week 1 than he was in the 2008-11 period. Darcis isn't a big hitter- more a finesse player, yet he defeated him very comfortably. Chances are he will be turfed out early again.

 

[Ramesh848]

The knee is better. Wimbledon was and will remain Nadal's 2nd best Grand Slam after French Open.

2014 is the return of the prodigal son on grass.

Best Luck Nadal for 1st week.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

I really cannot see him getting past the third round. His prime at Wimbledon has been officially over since 2012.

 

[The_Order]

He's got a shot if he can make it past the first week. Seems to be a big if these days...

 

[Sentinel]

I really cannot see him getting past the third round. His prime at Wimbledon has been officially over since 2012.

That means according to the ITF, Nole will once again be #1 player of the year, even if Rafa has the top ATP ranking.

Chico FTW !!!

 

[sbengte]

Fully agree with the OP. People who think Nadal will have another early exit just because it happened in the past two years clearly know nothing about Nadal. If he survives the first week (he can't be having bad luck for a third consecutive year, no way), he will go all the way to the final sunday.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

I guess it shows how quickly losses are forgotten over time. I never knew that.

Struggles, not losses.

 

[chjtennis]

The tennis tournament organizers keep fiddling with the characteristics of the surface. Australian Open, despite the claim by Tiley that it is exactly the same as last year's, court speed has increased and it made the event more entertaining with some big upsets right to the end. I wonder if that's the way ATP will go in the near future. People complain about lack of challenge for big 4, and speeding up the court speed seems to be the right solution. If the same thing happens in Wimbledon, these speculations may be a bit premature.

 

[ubi1]

Borg had early round struggles himself. Edmondson in 1977 (down 2 sets), Amaya in 1978 (down 1-2 in sets, and down a break in the fourth set), Amritraj in 1979 (down 1-2 in sets, fourth set tiebreak).

Truth is who ever goes "balls deep" in clay season struggles to adapt quick enough on grass to be ready for the opponents.

 

[NatF]

I guess it shows how quickly losses are forgotten over time. I never knew that.

Those weren't losses, those were struggles.

 

[NatF]

Truth is who ever goes "balls deep" in clay season struggles to adapt quick enough on grass to be ready for the opponents.

Not Federer...

 

[ubi1]

Not Federer...

Yes Federer won Madrid 09. Do I need to mention what Nadal does every clay season.:lol:

 

[NatF]

Yes Federer won Madrid 09. Do I need to mention what Nadal does every clay season.:lol:

Federer made it deep in most clay tournaments including the FO for several years and still breezed through the opening rounds of Wimbledon.

 

[ubi1]

Federer made it deep in most clay tournaments including the FO for several years and still breezed through the opening rounds of Wimbledon.

He won 1 tournament on clay while Nadal wins a **** tonne also Feds best surface is grass. You see Nadal no trouble adapting to clay from hard right because its his best surface.

 

[NatF]

He won 1 tournament on clay while Nadal wins a **** tonne also Feds best surface is grass. You see Nadal no trouble adapting to clay from hard right because its his best surface.

That's not the point. Whether Federer wins the finals or not he's still going deep in clay court tournaments. You said whoever goes balls deep in the clay season struggles in the first few rounds on grass. Federer went balls deep in the clay season and didn't struggle.

Do you not count the finals of Monte Carlo, Rome and the FO as going deep in the clay season?

 

[Backspin1183]

Federer made it deep in most clay tournaments including the FO for several years and still breezed through the opening rounds of Wimbledon.

and yet Nadal's won the Channel slam more times than Federer 8)

 

[ubi1]

That's not the point. Whether Federer wins the finals or not he's still going deep in clay court tournaments. You said whoever goes balls deep in the clay season struggles in the first few rounds on grass. Federer went balls deep in the clay season and didn't struggle.

Do you not count the finals of Monte Carlo, Rome and the FO as going deep in the clay season?

That is but in 2009 Fed only made it to the final of Madrid and RG thats it he lost earlier in other clay tournaments.

 

[Bartelby]

... and does that make Borg the GOAT?

and yet Nadal's won the Channel slam more times than Federer 8)

 

[Backspin1183]

... and does that make Borg the GOAT?

Borg's gotta be the natural surface goat.

And by winning 2 Wimbledons and 8 French Opens, Nadal's proved himself to be a tad better on natural surfaces than Federer.

 

[NatF]

and yet Nadal's won the Channel slam more times than Federer 8)

Yep, Borg as many as both combined. But the statement was regarding early round struggles not winning outright. Obviously winning is more important.

 

[Backspin1183]

Yep, Borg as many as both combined. But the statement was regarding early round struggles not winning outright. Obviously winning is more important.

True. Both Fed and Nadal stopped each other from adding more channel slams.

 

[Fiji]

I think Wimbledon2014 winner will be a surprise. Similar to AO this year.

 

[Slow Grass]

Nadal is never winning Wimbledon again.

 

[dafinch]

Not Federer...

Or, for that matter, BP himself some years ago(much to my chagrin),

 

[TheTruth]

Struggles, not losses.

Struggles mean winning?

 

[TheTruth]

Those weren't losses, those were struggles.

So he went on to win, then?

 

[TheTruth]

Yep, Borg as many as both combined. But the statement was regarding early round struggles not winning outright. Obviously winning is more important.

But your point wasn't about Borg, it was about Federer and as the poster pointed out Nadal does a lot of damage during the clay season winning many clay tournaments.

It stands to reason that Federer who goes out early in many clay tournaments or doesn't play them at all should not arrive on the grass whipped and exhausted.

 

[NatF]

But your point wasn't about Borg, it was about Federer and as the poster pointed out Nadal does a lot of damage during the clay season winning many clay tournaments.

It stands to reason that Federer who goes out early in many clay tournaments or doesn't play them at all should not arrive on the grass whipped and exhausted.

Federer went deep in virtually every tournament he played at his peak, clay included. He made the final of the FO 3 years in a row. Nadal's struggles in the first week had nothing to do with exhaustion as he gets better as the rounds progress.

Federer's style requires less tweaking or Federer simple adapted better to changes in conditions at his peak.

 

[abmk]

It stands to reason that Federer who goes out early in many clay tournaments or doesn't play them at all should not arrive on the grass whipped and exhausted.

that's plain BS :

in 2006 , federer : final @ monte carlo, final @ rome, final @ RG
in 2007, federer : final @ monte carlo, final @ hamburg, final @ RG
in 2008, federer : final @ monte carlo, final @ hamburg, final @ RG

 

[abmk]

Federer went deep in virtually every tournament he played at his peak, clay included. He made the final of the FO 3 years in a row. Nadal's struggles in the first week had nothing to do with exhaustion as he gets better as the rounds progress.

Federer's style requires less tweaking or Federer simple adapted better to changes in conditions at his peak.

4 years in a row actually : 2006-09

 

[Sentinel]

So acco to the OP, Blisters is winning FO followed by WO blisters, back and all.