Roger and Rafa fans

[Just-do-it]

1) If Roger's last slam was the 2012 Wimbledon and Rafa's last slam was the 2014 French Open, and they never won another slam until the end of their careers, would you have been disappointed for your favorite?

2) Now that Roger won the 2017 Australian Open and Rafa won the 2017 French Open final, if they never win another slam until their retirement, do you feel that it was a happy ending or will you be disappointed if for example Roger didn't win another Wimbledon or Rafa didn't win another USO or AO?

In my opinion this year with both winning a slam, it's hard to feel sad from now on, they both wrote history in different ways. So if they retire even in a few years without winning, it's on a happy note cause those 2017 wins came after everyone almost lost hope. That being said, I'd de be a little more disappointed if Rafa didn't win another slam simply because Roger is 35 years old (soon 36) so it feels almost asking too much, while with Rafa he's younger, finally healthy and can have a great next few years.

If they both didn't win a slam after the 2012 Wimbledon and 2014 French Open, it would have kind of felt sad and disappointing to see them compete for so many years after without another glory moment. But now, WOW @ Federer winning #18 after almost 5 years and WOW @ Rafa rising again and winning La Decima. After these wins in 2017, anything else will feel like a bonus. But Rafa is so young, I hope he can add something else. For Roger, the 2017 AO feels a little more like a huge "final" bow.

 

[clayqueen]

For Rafa and Roger to continue playing and not win slams, or any titles for that matter, would be a waste of time for them and their fans. They are not at the stage where prize money is a big deal. It would be the same as going to school and leaving without passing any exams.

 

[Harry_Wild]

For Rafa and Roger to continue playing and not win slams, or any titles for that matter, would be a waste of time for them and their fans. They are not at the stage where prize money is a big deal. It would be the same as going to school and leaving without passing any exams.

Maybe true, but I think they both love their jobs. It like doing what you love, playing tennis.

 

[K-H]

No fan will be happy watching their favourite come runner up at slams ornlosr in semi finals. If they play the slam you'd be dissapointed if they didn't win it. But Yh I'm happy Rafa won FO in 2017 as if he retires anytime soon I'll be happy he ended on a high by winning a slam.

 

[Just-do-it]

For Rafa and Roger to continue playing and not win slams, or any titles for that matter, would be a waste of time for them and their fans. They are not at the stage where prize money is a big deal. It would be the same as going to school and leaving without passing any exams.

But do you feel that if Roger or Nadal don't win another slam after the 2017 AO and FO, they would be disappointed? or do you feel that now that they have won slams in 2017, they are going to be happy no matter what for the rest of their careers because of #18 and La Decima? Do you feel that if Rafa doesn't tie Federer's record he will be disappointed?

Personally I think if they don't win another slam, they will be happy regardless because they had another successful year in 2017 after a long time. Now they can retire satisfied. But if they hadn't won a slam after the 2012 Wimbledon or 2014 FO, then I feel that they would have been disappointed. But who knows, maybe if Federer doesn't win an 8th Wimbledon or Rafa doesn't win more slam or get the record, they will be disappointed?

 

[Sentinel]

Now that Roger won the 2017 Australian Open and Rafa won the 2017 French Open final, if they never win another slam until their retirement, do you feel that it was a happy ending or will you be disappointed if for example Roger didn't win another Wimbledon or Rafa didn't win another USO or AO?

I won't feel sad if Rafa doesn't win another slam. That is fo shore. hehe

Seriously, having come this far it would be a trifle sad if Roger did not win another. He's whetted our appetite. I won't lie, I want him to win WO, and i can understand that Rafans want Rafa to win more, too.

Mind you, I am only asking for 20 slams for Roger, and a few less for Rafa !

Not asking for the moon, like Rusty and Nadalgirl26.

 

[clayqueen]

But do you feel that if Roger or Nadal don't win another slam after the 2017 AO and FO, they would be disappointed? or do you feel that now that they have won slams in 2017, they are going to be happy no matter what for the rest of their careers because of #18 and La Decima? Do you feel that if Rafa doesn't tie Federer's record he will be disappointed?

Personally I think if they don't win another slam, they will be happy regardless because they had another successful year in 2017 after a long time. Now they can retire satisfied. But if they hadn't won a slam after the 2012 Wimbledon or 2014 FO, then I feel that they would have been disappointed. But who knows, maybe if Federer doesn't win an 8th Wimbledon or Rafa doesn't win more slam or get the record, they will be disappointed?

I don't think they'll be happy training and making sacrifices to go on tour and end up not winning big titles at all.

 

[Deleted member 746398]

Would like to see both double the CGS, I think that'd be great for tennis, but with Roger probably done at FO not getting my hopes too high for that

 

[Mazz Retic]

Of course they will both play as long as they believe they have a chance of winning slams and big titles. Whether that happens is very different. I would feel a tad sad if one of them made a deep run only to come up short ala connors at USO. But you're right this year has been a bright spot for both.

 

[Charlie]

Ending on a high is cool but a bit overrated. The entire journey matters the most. As a fan of Fed and Djoko I have been "content" with both of their careers for quite a while now.