This would be a brilliant match. I think Safin might take it, with his ability to work the court with his backhand being the key weapon. Safin could hurt Del Potro with the backhand in ways that Federer couldn't.
That headband looks like a towel, those pre 2013/2014 headbands were massiveWho wins in HC BO5? What is the key aspect of the matchup?
Yep, I see this being key too. Have to wonder if DelPo could hold up in 5 sets. Safin has a much better record in 5 setters.This would be a brilliant match. I think Safin might take it, with his ability to work the court with his backhand being the key weapon. Safin could hurt Del Potro with the backhand in ways that Federer couldn't.
AO - Safin
USO - Del Potro
Safin, at his worst and in his last match, almost beat peak del Potro.
Safin is way better, but not from the forehand. del Potro's forehand is 10x better than Safin's, but aside from that Safin comes out on top.
Remember , USO 2000 F is probably a more scary performance against top tier GOAT than anything.
Safin takes it.
Yes it was but it was his only performance like that. Del Potro was lethal in 2009 and had some other big scapls after that. He ran through his draw in 2018 as well into final, only losing one set. I would say for a single performance Safin takes it but on the other hand, Del Potro went through Fedal back to back, plus his forehand was unbelievable so I lean him at the USO.
Lmaoo I am not sure if the world understands what you are trying to convey lolSafin, but magical peak Delpo would still shred 2015 RG Wawrinka
Lmaoo I am not sure if the world understands what you are trying to convey lol
A fan of both, but have to give it to Safin. All that Delpo has better than Safin is the FH and mentality.
I think it would be close, peak Del Potro's forehand is so damn lethal that it's scary. Safin has the edge on serve, backhand, volleys, movement though.
He isn't?If we are looking at peak performance, then it’s Safin by a mile.
Safin’s return of serve is the huge difference here. This is where Safin pulls ahead.
serve: even
return: Safin
forehand: Del Potro
backhand: Safin
forehand+backhand: Safin
net: Safin
mobility: Safin
variety/creativity: Safin
mentality: Del Potro
overall - Safin
Safin, at his worst and in his last match, almost beat peak del Potro.
Safin is way better, but not from the forehand. del Potro's forehand is 10x better than Safin's, but aside from that Safin comes out on top.
I'd rather watch MurrovicDon't know, don't really care.
But I'd pay good money to see it.
Yes but only because you actually enjoy sufferingI'd rather watch Murrovic
If I enjoyed suffering I'd move to the USA instantlyYes but only because you actually enjoy suffering
sad eagle noisesIf I enjoyed suffering I'd move to the USA instantly
Del Potro on clay or grass maybe. Well clay is a toss up, Del Potro on grass for sure. Safin on hard courts for sure, Del Potro at his best is a beast but Safin at his best is still a bigger beast. Carpet does not exist anymore but carpet or indoors Safin too.
Safin has more played more great clay tennis than Del Potro, but not sure if Safin ever played better than Del Potro did at the 2009 French or not. Safin had a couple good grass tournaments but never played tennis on grass that was amazingly good period. Neither did Del Potro maybe either, but Del Potro of Wimbledon 2013 or even Olympic semis 2012 was much better than anything Safin ever did.
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Interestingly both were roughly the same age at the time, a tad under 21. 2009 (Delpo) was the last time we witnessed a 20 or 21 year old play at that level (top tier level).This:
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Interestingly both were roughly the same age at the time, a tad under 21. 2009 (Delpo) was the last time we witnessed a 20 or 21 year old play at that level (top tier level).
should be a fun match to see