The Heavyweight Champion and The GOAT on opposite sides of the draw at Wimbledon 2019

[Poisoned Slice]

I can't wait until Wimbledon.

 

[TheAssassin]

Welcome back, Hitman. Hope your recovery is going well. No more training in the desert.

So hyped for this Wimbledon, a lot of potential there. Hopefully the top two seeds clash eventually with the Heavyweight Champ winning #5.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Oh he's alive?

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Welcome back, Hitman. Hope your recovery is going well. No more training in the desert.

So hyped for this Wimbledon, a lot of potential there. Hopefully the top two seeds clash eventually with the Heavyweight Champ winning #5.

The MRI shows a fragmented bone chip that broke off from my elbow, not causing any pain, doctor said they shouldn't need to remove the chip if it is not hindering pronation and supination of the elbow. Full arm extension is a bit difficult at the moment, luckily I didn't suffer muscle atrophy. Yeah, need to reign in that training a bit. LOL



Can't wait for Wimbledon also. The heavyweight champion equalling Borg would be insane, considering how people used to tear Novak down as not being a good grass court player in his earlier years. I always said he had the potential, but never thought I would be talking about him getting five.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Oh he's alive?

 

[Fedforever]

The heavyweight champion equalling Borg would be insane, consider how people used to tear

Oh God, I can already see a thousand threads on whether winning five in different years is better than winning five consecutively......

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Oh God, I can already see a thousand threads on whether winning five in different years is better than winning five consecutively......

Well a little early to talk about that yet, just amazed that there is even any potential for it. Five plus AOs or USOs, yes, I could have seen, but five W titles? Still has to win seven matches, and upsets can happen on grass more than average.

 

[BorgTheGOAT]

I am always surprised how many posters here seem to be into pro wrestling.

 

[E36BMWM3]

Just hoping Federer avoids Berdych. Dude has been absent basically the whole yr so his rest is a huge advantage heading into WimbleBerd.

Attempt a humor?? cause LMAOOOOO

 

[Deleted member 762343]

Oh God, I can already see a thousand threads on whether winning five in different years is better than winning five consecutively......

Is this really debatable though ?

 

[TennisFan3]

Great thread Hitman. I still don't see Fed as Djokvic's greatest challenge - even on grass.

If Nadal doesn't lose early (and that's a big IF), a Djoko-Nadal SF would likely be closer than a Fed-Djoker final. (Assuming Nadal lands on Djoker's half).

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Great thread Hitman. I still don't see Fed as Djokvic's greatest challenge - even on grass.

If Nadal doesn't lose early (and that's a big IF), a Djoko-Nadal SF would likely be closer than a Fed-Djoker final. (Assuming Nadal lands on Djoker's half).

The reason why I speak of it is that the further into the tournament Djokovic plays Federer, the better. The reason being that the court will be beat up that much more with two additional semi finals and a women's final played on it before the mens final. Federer is very proficient at using a grass court as a weapon if that ball stays low, and can exploit that one slight weakness Djokovic may have. So, Federer moving to other side, benefits Djokovic a lot. It benefits Federer also if Djokovic and Nadal ending by tearing each other apart, so there is that side.

From a physical standpoint, yes, Nadal is going to be able to match Djokovic better than Federer, I agree.

All of these things are IFs, I mean all three as unlikely as it is could be bumped out.

 

[moonballs]

Hasn’t Nad make some indication that he “overloaded” his muscles while training for Wimbledon ? Sounds like he is evaluating the situation now that he has to face either Fed or Djoker in the SF.

 

[Martin J]

Just hoping Federer avoids Berdych. Dude has been absent basically the whole yr so his rest is a huge advantage heading into WimbleBerd.

Birdman to send Ned fishing.

 

[tennisaddict]

Get well soon @Hitman

 

[TennisFan3]

The reason why I speak of it is that the further into the tournament Djokovic plays Federer, the better. .

You mean better for Djokovic and bad for Fed. Right?
Once the courts are worn out, there is no way Fed can hit through Djokovic.

The reason I say Nadal would give Djokovic a harder match is not because Rafa is better than Fed at grass. But because Fed most likely won't be able to hang with Novak for a BO5.

 

[tennisaddict]

I do agree with this. Federer shouldn't really be #2 seed, Djokodal are clearly the two best players right now and should have a face off in the final if it would come to that, not before.

Based on the way Novak slips and falls on grass , it ‘feels’ he is undeserving of 4 titles

But what can we do ?

You have to shove those feelings in your rear

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Get well soon @Hitman

Thanks. Back home now, and fully focused on recovery. Will take about another month before I can lift again in any capacity.

You mean better for Djokovic and bad for Fed. Right?
Once the courts are worn out, there is no way Fed can hit through Djokovic.

The reason I say Nadal would give Djokovic a harder match is not because Rafa is better than Fed at grass. But because Fed most likely won't be able to hang with Novak for a BO5.

A final between Djokovic and Federer is better for Djokovic, and match earlier on, would increase Federer's chances because of the relatively less wear on the court.

And I don't disagree on Nadal physically matching Djokovic better than Federer, that is correct. And that is what Federer would want, a physical fight between Djokovic and Nadal which then helps cancel out a lot of the issues with the more beaten up court.

 

[Mark-Touch]

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[Poisoned Slice]

From Venice Beach California, this is Sting!

 

[RF-18]

Based on the way Novak slips and falls on grass , it ‘feels’ he is undeserving of 4 titles

But what can we do ?

You have to shove those feelings in your rear

Nadal is the 2nd best in the world.

 

[Rina]

Imagine this: Zverev wins Wimbledon 2019.

Ha, ha. Nobody can imagine this.

 

[GabeT]

Oh God, I can already see a thousand threads on whether winning five in different years is better than winning five consecutively......

They are exactly the same. One points to consistency and the other to longevity. But 5=5. Yet I’m sure many posters will end up arguing for the interpretation that makes their favorite player look best.

 

[Rina]

But, for real. What are the chances that we will get DJokovic-Federer final? That would be awesome.

 

[Phoenix1983]

Time to see if what even I thought was beyond comprehension once upon a time, a fifth Wimbledon title being held up high by the defender of justice and freedom.

The above is literally the last thing that Novak Djokovic is, boy.

 

[tennisaddict]

Nadal is the 2nd best in the world.

Not for Wimbledon .

Cry a river

 

[Chadalina]

Fed will play nadal in the semi if they make it that far. Fed semi final = auto sellout, they can cash in twice

 

[Standaa]

I'm not whining, it's just that it doesn't feel like Fed is ahead of either of the 2.

facts don’t care about your feelings, hehe

 

[Azure]

Get well soon @Hitman - how did you hurt yourself?

 

[MajesticTennisManiac]

Get well soon OP

 

[Subway Tennis]

Federer deserves to be considered No. 2 on grass for seeding purposes. I have my own disappointments about it, but no matter.

All eyes on the draw. Hopefully we don't get too much early draw destruction and Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, FAA and Co are all still alive and kicking in the second week.

Also really hoping Lopez can ride the high from Queens and have a solid first week at W. Last time he won Queens he had a big emotional/physical hangover. It's been great watching the smooth grasscourt stylist all week in Queens and we are running out of chances to watch him play. One of the last grass specialists left on tour.

 

[chimneysweep]

I hope Federer and Nadal are in the same half only since I doubt both make it to the semis (or further) without one being upset this year. Both being in the same half increases the chances of atleast 1 of the 2 making it to the final, and hopefully atleast making it a respectable match vs Djokovic. If one is in Djokovic's half, the odds of the other not making it, an epic or atleast competitive Djokovic-Nadal or Djokovic-Federer semi happening, then an easy rollaway win over a weak finalist for Djokovic in the end ala last year, are much higher. And nothing sucks more than an anticlimatic final.

 

[DRII]

Earth's Mightiest Warrior will be happy to see that development, as I am sure so would Fed. Time to see if what even I thought was beyond comprehension once upon a time, a fifth Wimbledon title being held up high by the defender of justice and freedom.

Wimbledon is where Novak has risen like a phoenix and with Federer ideally on the opposite side of the draw, the time is now. Time to unleash.

Haven't been posting due left arm triceps tendon tear, but getting better. Hope all of you have been well.

 

[Russeljones]

What I would have given to see prime Goldberg vs Orton.

#5 is an appalling thought, however.

 

[MichaelNadal]

What I would have given to see prime Goldberg vs Orton.

#5 is an appalling thought, however.

I wanna see prime Goldberg vs me

Daddy af lol

 

[Lleytonstation]

They are exactly the same. One points to consistency and the other to longevity. But 5=5. Yet I’m sure many posters will end up arguing for the interpretation that makes their favorite player look best.

Fed did both. 03-07 and 03, 07, 09, 12, and 17.

 

[TheIntrovert]

One massive advantage playing into Federer's hands by being on the opposite side of the draw to Djokovic, I doubt Federer will be moved off Center Court this time for the entire duration of his time. Last year, Djokovic had only played once on Center Court before the quarters, this time round he will play the entire first week on that court, so when the time comes for the second week, I fully expect Nadal and Djokovic once each to play on court one for the fourth round and quarter finals.

Federer will not being moving off of Center court for this entire campaign.

Cue fed favouritism threads

 

[Cupcake]

"Open the pod bay doors, Hal!"

 

[Russeljones]

One massive advantage playing into Federer's hands by being on the opposite side of the draw to Djokovic, I doubt Federer will be moved off Center Court this time for the entire duration of his time. Last year, Djokovic had only played once on Center Court before the quarters, this time round he will play the entire first week on that court, so when the time comes for the second week, I fully expect Nadal and Djokovic once each to play on court one for the fourth round and quarter finals.

Federer will not being moving off of Center court for this entire campaign.

Only an advantage if they keep the agrarian baseliners off CC.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Get well soon @Hitman - how did you hurt yourself?

Thanks. Check out post 17 and 54.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Remind me if there was a roof covering the court during the Wimbledon 2011 final. Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

What I would have given to see prime Goldberg vs Orton.

#5 is an appalling thought, however.

I was watching a lot of the classic WCW from late 90s. Forgot just how much of a beast Goldberg was.

 

[Azure]

Thanks. Check out post 17 and 54.

Tunisia actually sounds more interesting that the medical jargon Hope you had a good time otherwise. I am assuming that you are not in too much pain (or rather, you seem to have a higher threshold than many). Its good to see you back.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Tunisia actually sounds more interesting that the medical jargon Hope you had a good time otherwise. I am assuming that you are not in too much pain (or rather, you seem to have a higher threshold than many). Its good to see you back.

Thanks. Among many things I wanted to see where they filmed the Tatooine scenes for Star Wars.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Thanks. Among many things I wanted to see where they filmed the Tatooine scenes for Star Wars.

The ones where the storms made it a disaster to shoot? There is a pretty good story behind the Tunisia film set.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Very glad to see you back, @Hitman, you were missed around here! Hope your recovery is speedy and thorough.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Very glad to see you back, @Hitman, you were missed around here! Hope your recovery is speedy and thorough.

Thanks, it is taking place but I cannot lift anything with my left arm that is more than 12 pounds at the moment, but really happy for you regarding RG. Thought of you when I found out he won.

 

[sanister]

Attempt a humor?? cause LMAOOOOO

lol I thought that was pretty clear, unless I'm missing something. Can't even remember when Berdych played last!

 

[kevaninho]

Not for Wimbledon .

Cry a river

So who is? Anderson? Seems he was the runner up last time round, and Nadal has more claim than Fed to being number 2 at Wimby recently.

 

[icedevil0289]

Federer deserves to be considered No. 2 on grass for seeding purposes. I have my own disappointments about it, but no matter.

All eyes on the draw. Hopefully we don't get too much early draw destruction and Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, FAA and Co are all still alive and kicking in the second week.

Also really hoping Lopez can ride the high from Queens and have a solid first week at W. Last time he won Queens he had a big emotional/physical hangover. It's been great watching the smooth grasscourt stylist all week in Queens and we are running out of chances to watch him play. One of the last grass specialists left on tour.

its not a matter of who deserves what. Federer being a 8 time champion is not taken into consideration when Wimbledon does its seedings, contrary to what some might think, its a standard formula that has been used since 2002 and is public knowledge.