Slam matches R1-SFs played against the other two members of the Big3 versus finals

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R1-SFs:
Fed 17, Rafa 14, Nole 21

Finals:
Fed 14, Rafa 18, Nole 14

R1-SF vs Final ratio:
Fed 1.21, Rafa 0.78, Nole 1.5

Total:
Fed 31, Rafa 32, Nole 35

What do the stats reveal?
Nole faced the other two players most frequently, predominantly before reaching the finals, whereas Rafa's encounters were the opposite.
Nole consistently finds himself on Fed's side in non-clay draws and on Rafa's side in clay draws.
Isn't that slam draw rigging?

Who suffered the most: Nole
Who gained the most: Rafa

Now, returning to the Slam race:
It's truly remarkable that Nole managed to come out on top. Conversely, it's a key factor contributing to why Nole's Slam lead isn't more substantial, and why Fed fell behind in the race against Rafa.
 
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