King of Aces
Banned
Thats not true.....a ton of people have! And I for one will do it again:
Congratulations Roger! You were the better player that day. Good luck!
Reasons why Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year
- Thread starter BreakPoint
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Thats not true.....a ton of people have! And I for one will do it again:
Congratulations Roger! You were the better player that day. Good luck!
thejoe
Hall of Fame
Why wasn't it fair?
cknobman
Legend
Rafa wont win the FO this year because he will be switching to a new racquet exclusively for the tournament.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCBAB-Y112L.html
Its the new Babolat Y 112 LTD. Only question I have is Y did babolat make these pieces of junk?
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCBAB-Y112L.html
Its the new Babolat Y 112 LTD. Only question I have is Y did babolat make these pieces of junk?
Blade0324
Hall of Fame
That sounds about right currently. Nadal is a much superior player to Fed at present. This has not always been the case but right now you summed it up perfectly.
Ripster
Hall of Fame
Djokovic's backhand is flatter and more penetrating than Fed's. He can handle Nadal's high kicking balls on clay much easier than Federer. Fed can run around and hit his forehand though which is what he was doing a lot in the final. Federer's forehand probably travels faster but then again he has one of the best forehands ever.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
I won't ask how you know that.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
You're right. It's only a fair match when it's played on the exact same clay court surface they use at Roland Garros, and it has to be at the same exact elevation, and of course the stadium can't have a roof on it. :-?
Richie Rich
Legend
the better player won on that day. simple. works both ways - just like nadal :mrgreen:
Blade0324
Hall of Fame
Rafa wont win the FO this year because he will be switching to a new racquet exclusively for the tournament.
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageRCBAB-Y112L.html
Its the new Babolat Y 112 LTD. Only question I have is Y did babolat make these pieces of junk?
I wouldn't pass judgement on these frames unless you have tried them. I have actually used one and it hits surprisingly well. It's not a racquet for me personally but they actually are quite nice. Much nicer than the Wilsons that they compete with.
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
Reason #4: because breakpoint the guru said so :roll:This is a thread for people to list and discuss their reasons why they think Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year (2009).
Let's keep it polite and cordial. No trolling nor flaming.
Here's my #1 reason:
Because nobody, and I mean NOBODY, beats Bjorn Borg's records. Federer tried to beat Borg's record at Wimbledon, but failed. Yes, he equaled it, but he could not beat it. He could not win more than 5 consecutive Wimbledons.
Same at the French Open. Nadal has equaled Borg's record of 4 consecutive French Opens, but he will not be able to beat it.
Reason #2:
Nadal is tired from his long runs at each clay court tournament leading up to the French. He couldn't even beat Federer in the Madrid final in his home country in front of his home fans. He'll run out of gas again before the French final.
Reason #3:
Federer has regained his confidence after beating Nadal in the Madrid final so will challenge Nadal at the French this year. He also has a new strategy that has proven to work against Nadal on clay.
OK, so what are YOUR reasons why Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year?
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
Oh, i forgot that Federer cheated (Madrid open). Thanks for reminding us.
And the 07 TMC SF was between which players?
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
If you actually read this thread, you would have seen that I said Nadal will win the French Open.
Why? Because I said so. :shock:
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
I can clearly see the NOT in the thread title. It's not my fault if you contradicted yourself after that!If you actually read this thread, you would have seen that I said Nadal will win the French Open.
Why? Because I said so. :shock:
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
READ the thread! Does anyone really need to give reasons why Nadal WILL win the French Open? Aren't the reasons pretty obvious for everyone already? Is there even anything to discuss? Are there actually people on this earth ******** enough to think that Nadal is not the overwhelming favorite to win the French Open?
Please get with the program. :-?
Aw c'mon, it was a joke! Don't take it so seriously... loosen up mate =)
Don't worry, I'm sure Nadal will win RG. He's a completely different monster there I think. I can definitely see Federer and Djokovic pushing him a bit harder this year, but honestly, I don't see anybody beating Nadal. He's the best in the game at the moment
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
I admire your certainty. I always have doubts.
hahaha ok I'm not 100% certain, but let's just say... if I predicted outcomes at RG the way Nadal plays (percentage play), then I think a) I'd be going for Nadal almost every RG and b) I'm sure I'll get it right more than I get it wrong.
.Al Czervik
Hall of Fame
Who woulda thunk it was because he awoke a sleeping giant?
federerdomination
Semi-Pro
One Reason: Soderling
fortunecookiesjc
Professional
BP thread wins.. he called it
ShooterMcMarco
Hall of Fame
Rafa should've went with the pirate pants and green shirt.
WacArnold's
Banned
WacArnold's
Banned
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jamesblakefan#1
G.O.A.T.
This is a thread for people to list and discuss their reasons why they think Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year (2009).
Let's keep it polite and cordial. No trolling nor flaming.
Here's my #1 reason:
Because nobody, and I mean NOBODY, beats Bjorn Borg's records. Federer tried to beat Borg's record at Wimbledon, but failed. Yes, he equaled it, but he could not beat it. He could not win more than 5 consecutive Wimbledons.
Same at the French Open. Nadal has equaled Borg's record of 4 consecutive French Opens, but he will not be able to beat it.
Reason #2:
Nadal is tired from his long runs at each clay court tournament leading up to the French. He couldn't even beat Federer in the Madrid final in his home country in front of his home fans. He'll run out of gas again before the French final.
Reason #3:
Federer has regained his confidence after beating Nadal in the Madrid final so will challenge Nadal at the French this year. He also has a new strategy that has proven to work against Nadal on clay.
OK, so what are YOUR reasons why Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year?
*slow clap*
Lionheart392
Professional
BP is the GOAT.
Cesc Fabregas
Legend
BreakPoint is going to be happy.
All-rounder
Legend
WOW Break point
You really are a GURU :shock:
You really are a GURU :shock:
GasquetGOAT
Hall of Fame
Break Point is GOAT for a reason! Well done, mate.
Shangri La
Hall of Fame
As muhc as I dont like Nadal, I'd rather see him make it to the final and get beaten by Federer.
Madhoshi22
Rookie
I must say, well done sir haha
tahiti
Professional
I wouldn't have thought that RAfa would be out already but I was doubtful whether he could do it a 5th time. It's a helluva ask for anyone considering the strong competition. However , I think it's mostly just too much tennis. Too much of anything can kill creativity. One good player to do the damage and an off day to bring to the court and bang. Dream over. Though it probably wasn't a dream anymore, just hello nightmare
This is a thread for people to list and discuss their reasons why they think Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year (2009).
Let's keep it polite and cordial. No trolling nor flaming.
Here's my #1 reason:
Because nobody, and I mean NOBODY, beats Bjorn Borg's records. Federer tried to beat Borg's record at Wimbledon, but failed. Yes, he equaled it, but he could not beat it. He could not win more than 5 consecutive Wimbledons.
Same at the French Open. Nadal has equaled Borg's record of 4 consecutive French Opens, but he will not be able to beat it.
Reason #2:
Nadal is tired from his long runs at each clay court tournament leading up to the French. He couldn't even beat Federer in the Madrid final in his home country in front of his home fans. He'll run out of gas again before the French final.
Reason #3:
Federer has regained his confidence after beating Nadal in the Madrid final so will challenge Nadal at the French this year. He also has a new strategy that has proven to work against Nadal on clay.
OK, so what are YOUR reasons why Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year?
You were right.
Now please tell me the winning numbers for the California Lottery and you'll be my best friend.
LanEvo
Hall of Fame
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Thanks. They don't give that "Guru" title to just anybody you know.
Like I said in my OP, NOBODY will be able to ever beat Borg's record of 5 straight Wimbledons or 4 straight French Opens.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Aw shucks.
Thank you , thank you.
FlamEnemY
Hall of Fame
I wouldn't have thought that RAfa would be out already but I was doubtful whether he could do it a 5th time. It's a helluva ask for anyone considering the strong competition. However , I think it's mostly just too much tennis. Too much of anything can kill creativity. One good player to do the damage and an off day to bring to the court and bang. Dream over. Though it probably wasn't a dream anymore, just hello nightmare
You are right. Federer himself has said that he "created a monster", I guess Nadal also had a great burden on his shoulders... He is just human.
iamgoat
Banned
Aw shucks.
Thank you , thank you.
mate, all the adulation you don't deseve. you didn't pick it. you made a thread about it. well in my alma matter, i made a thread titled excuses nadal fans will have when nadal loses FO 2009, so does that mean i picked it as well?
King of Aces
Banned
This is a thread for people to list and discuss their reasons why they think Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year (2009).
Let's keep it polite and cordial. No trolling nor flaming.
Here's my #1 reason:
Because nobody, and I mean NOBODY, beats Bjorn Borg's records. Federer tried to beat Borg's record at Wimbledon, but failed. Yes, he equaled it, but he could not beat it. He could not win more than 5 consecutive Wimbledons.
Same at the French Open. Nadal has equaled Borg's record of 4 consecutive French Opens, but he will not be able to beat it.
Reason #2:
Nadal is tired from his long runs at each clay court tournament leading up to the French. He couldn't even beat Federer in the Madrid final in his home country in front of his home fans. He'll run out of gas again before the French final.
Reason #3:
Federer has regained his confidence after beating Nadal in the Madrid final so will challenge Nadal at the French this year. He also has a new strategy that has proven to work against Nadal on clay.
OK, so what are YOUR reasons why Nadal will NOT win the French Open this year?
I got to hand it to you breaky baby.....good prediction.
Now lets just see if Federer has the guts to win it.
If he does not I think he is finsihed.
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