The Slam of this Decade according to you

Which ones get your vote?? (Upto 3)


  • Total voters
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Options are as follows

AO 2017

Wim 2018

RG 2011

AO 2013

Wim 2014

Wim 2016

AO 2012

UO 2011

Wim 2012

Note :- Don't just refer to the slam final or the winner. Consider the overall quality & number of epic matches played in a slam, potential future indications, butterfly effects, upsets etc,

Also, kindly suggest for more options.
Thanks.
 
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My vote :- AO 2017, followed by WIM2012

Reasons :-.
1) so many epic 5 setters, namely (not in any order of quality whatsoever)

  • Nadal versus A.zverev
  • Federer versus Nishikori
  • Djokovic versus Istomin
  • Dimitrov versus Nadal
  • Wawrinka versus Federer
  • Federer versus Nadal
2) change of power to the good ol' roger and rafa
3) epic semis and finals
4) defending champs being ye#1 & #2 from 2016, shockingly upsetted by journeymen
5) sort of an early Indication of nextgen arriving (still waiting though lmao)
6) My obvious fed fan bias
 
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NoleFam

Bionic Poster
No AO 2012 or USO 2011? Those seem like they would have been the first to make the list. I think RG 2012 was pretty good too but I hate the final had to be played on multiple days. From Nadal perspective it was boring but Djokovic and Federer had some interesting matches.
 
No AO 2012 or USO 2011? Those seem like they would have been the first to make the list. I think RG 2012 was pretty good too but I hate the final had to be played on multiple days. From Nadal perspective it was boring but Djokovic and Federer had some interesting matches.
USO 2011 & AO2012 had almost no epic matches apart from F & one SF
 

RS

Bionic Poster
Some other choices could be here
USO 2011
AO 2012
Wimbeldon 2012
Wimbeldon 2014
Maybe even
RG 15
RG 19
USO 12
USO 14
AO 14.
I would choose AO17 probably. I had so much fun watching that event.
 

Sport

G.O.A.T.
No AO 2012 or USO 2011? Those seem like they would have been the first to make the list. I think RG 2012 was pretty good too but I hate the final had to be played on multiple days. From Nadal perspective it was boring but Djokovic and Federer had some interesting matches.
I don't think the USO 2011 should be there. Del Potro beat Nadal and Federer at the USO 2009, just like Novak did in 2011, yet no one would say that the USO 2009 is the Slam of last decade.

For me, the Slam of the decade is the Slam with the best match.

Slams of the decade

1. AO 2012
2. AO 2017
3. WB 2019
4. WB 2018
5. RG 2013


The USO 2011 is a candidate for top 10, but not top 5 IMO, as it did not produce any match better than the classic founds in my list.
 
I don't think the USO 2011 should be there. Del Potro beat Nadal and Federer at the USO 2009, just like Novak did in 2011, yet no one would say that the USO 2009 is the Slam of last decade.

For me, the Slam of the decade is the Slam with the best match.

Slams of the decade

1. AO 2012
2. AO 2017
3. WB 2019
4. WB 2018
5. RG 2013


The USO 2011 is a candidate for top 10, but not top 5 IMO, as it did not produce any match better than the classic founds in my list.
How RG13 can be a candidate?
Just one epic match, and that too involved an massive almost choke from rafa
 

Sport

G.O.A.T.
As much as Federer fans may hate it, Wimbledon 2019 should be there. The Wimbleodn 2019 final is an immortal classic that will never be forgotten. Surely, the third match of the decade in terms of historical importance (after AO 2012 and AO 2017).

It is necessary to add Wimbledon 2019 in the poll options, I believe.
 
As much as Federer fans may hate it, Wimbledon 2019 should be there. The Wimbleodn 2019 final is an immortal classic that will never be forgotten. Surely, the third match of the decade in terms of historical importance (after AO 2012 and AO 2017).

It is necessary to add Wimbledon 2019 in the poll options, I believe.
I already said, dont look just at the finals
 

NoleFam

Bionic Poster
USO 2011 & AO2012 had almost no epic matches apart from F & one SF

But it had the big 4 going head to head at the end of both tournaments. At AO 2012 you had the 5 setter with Murrovic then Fedal playing a tight 4 setter, and then of course the epic between Djokodal. Also, in AO 2012, Nishikori and Tsonga played a good 5 setter in the 4th round.

At the USO, you had the memorable Fedovic SF and the underrated Djokodal final. Also, Young upset Wawrinka in the 2nd round as a wildcard, back when he had promise (sigh), and Fish and Tsonga played a good 5 setter in the 4th round. Some Americans made a little noise and the big 4 were the main show. Really good tournament.
 

RS

Bionic Poster
USO 2014 was like you've expected for an Adidas Shoes to be delivered from Amazon & upon opening the box you get duplicate "Abibas" shoes made in PRC:laughing:
Wasn’t expected I thought Djokovic would win it. Cllic really brought it in those last 3 rounds nobody had a chance.
 
But it had the big 4 going head to head at the end of both tournaments. At AO 2012 you had the 5 wetter with Murrovic then Fedal playing a tight 4 setter, and then of course the epic between Djokodal. Also, in AO 2012, Nishikorand Tsonga played a good 5 setter in the 4th round.

At the USO, you had the memorable Fedovic SF and the underrated Djokodal final. Also, Young upset Wawrinka in the 2nd round as a wildcard, back when he had promise (sigh), and Fish and Tsonga played a good 5 setter in the 4th round. Some Americans made a little noise and the big 4 were the main show. Really good tournament.

We had what??!!!
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
 

NoleFam

Bionic Poster
I don't think the USO 2011 should be there. Del Potro beat Nadal and Federer at the USO 2009, just like Novak did in 2011, yet no one would say that the USO 2009 is the Slam of last decade.

For me, the Slam of the decade is the Slam with the best match.

Slams of the decade

1. AO 2012
2. AO 2017
3. WB 2019
4. WB 2018
5. RG 2013


The USO 2011 is a candidate for top 10, but not top 5 IMO, as it did not produce any match better than the classic founds in my list.

I didn't say it was the Slam of the decade but it should be included in the discussion. Nadal won 6 games at USO 2009 SF so of course no one would list that one. The final was great but don't remember any memorable matches from that tournament. The 2011 USO SF overshadows anything from USO 2009. It's a match still talked about today.
 

ChaelAZ

G.O.A.T.
AO 2017 was a GOAT debate moment, and through that whole season. Had Nadal won...this could have been extremely different today in talking about if Fed could catch Nadal. No gaurentee, but it had that kind of possible impact.
 
:X3: I'm on my phone, which is a new one that I don't really like, so cut me some slack. Lol
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Sport

G.O.A.T.
I didn't say it was the Slam of the decade but it should be included in the discussion. Badal won 6 games at USO 2009 SF so of course no one would list that one. The final was great but don't remember any memorable matches from that tournament. The 2011 USO SF overshadows anything from USO 2009. It's a match still talked about today.
The USO 2011 final was also one-sided. Nadal was only competitive one set, the rest of the sets if was a demolion job, just like Del Potro in 2009.

The USO 2011 SF does not overshadow the USO 2009. You must be kidding. There was not so much drama, nor surprise. Even if Federer had won, it was still not clear he would win the title as it was a SF. The Federer-Del Potro USO 2009 final was... well a final, meaning there was more drama as he who won the match would win the title. And Del Potro defeating Federer was a surprise. It was Federer's 6th USO final in a row. He looked unbeatable and only one young man with a forehand missil stopped him in a epic 5 setter.

All things considered, I don't think the USO 2011 should be in the conversation.
 
AO 2017 was a GOAT debate moment, and through that whole season. Had Nadal won...this could have been extremely different today in talking about if Fed could catch Nadal. No gaurentee, but it had that kind of possible impact.
If you talk about butterfly effect, UO2011 or Wim2014 takes it
 

Mainad

Bionic Poster
The one that I will personally look back on as the Slam of the Decade is not listed in the options but you can guess what it is.



If not, see my avatar.
 

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster
How exactly long is a country mile in metric units?
@HetTheGreaterer I'll answer this seriously: the expression "by a country mile" for Americans is the same thing as saying "by a HUGE margin."

Let's use it in a sentence: "Djokovic is a better tennis player than Ryan Harrison by a country mile." IOW, he's massively better. Or, "the land mass of Russia is bigger than Germany by a country mile."

And actually, "by a country mile" is a bit antiquated, and people under 30 probably don't even use it much.

This concludes today's lesson in American slang. :p
 

NoleFam

Bionic Poster
The USO 2011 final was also one-sided. Nadal was only competitive one set, the rest of the sets if was a demolion job, just like Del Potro in 2009.

The USO 2011 SF does not overshadow the USO 2009. You must be kidding. There was not su much drama, nor surprise. Even if Federer had won, it was still not clear he would win the title as it was SF. The Federer-Del pOtro USO 2009 final was... well a final, meaning there was more drama as he who won the match would win the title. And Del Potro defeating Federer was a surprise. It was Federer's 6th USO final in a row. He looked unbeatable and only one young man with a forehand missil stopped him in a epic 5 setter.

No it's one of the matches where the scoreline is deceiving. It had lots of long drawn out games and intense baseline rallies. Even sets that that looked like routs were taking close to an hour. Very underrated match on TTW. Probably more overrated on MTF.

Sorry but Djokovic coming back from two match points down to defeat Federer in the SF and then defeating Nadal in 4 hours in the final is greater than Del Potro shellacking injured Nadal and upsetting Federer. Both of Djokovic's opponents were in really good form compared to Del Potro's in 2009.
 
The one that I will personally look back on as the Slam of the Decade is not listed in the options but you can guess what it is.



If not, see my avatar.
There is Wimbledon 2016. Not sure what you're talking about.

Points to vote for Wim2016 :-

1) start of the most insane run by any non-ATG to the most unexpected ye#1
2) inevitable signs of djokovic & federer dropping the guard
3)epic 5 setters
4) False indications of it's all done for roger
5) upsets of big3
 

Mainad

Bionic Poster
There is Wimbledon 2016. Not sure what you're talking about.

Oh come on Het, really???

Points to vote for Wim2016 :-

1) start of the most insane run by any non-ATG to the most unexpected ye#1
2) inevitable signs of djokovic & federer dropping the guard
3)epic 5 setters
4) False indications of it's all done for roger
5) upsets of big3

Nice summation.
 
I think that was too early in the rivalries to have the same impact on the end like AO 2017, expecially with how close things are now and how little time is really left.
I talked about butterfly effect, which means a comparatively tiny looking incident having started a cascade which ultimately changes the history.

UsO 2011 started djok's mental dominance over roger and made him choke so many winnable matches
Wim2014 pushed djok outside of the dark shadow, mental midget zone and he went on to become the ultron winning 10 of his 12 next slam finals from the djok losing 6 of last 7 at that point
 
@HetTheGreaterer I'll answer this seriously: the expression "by a country mile" for Americans is the same thing as saying "by a HUGE margin."

Let's use it in a sentence: "Djokovic is a better tennis player than Ryan Harrison by a country mile." IOW, he's massively better. Or, "the land mass of Russia is bigger than Germany by a country mile."

And actually, "by a country mile" is a bit antiquated, and people under 30 probably don't even use it much.

This concludes today's lesson in American slang. :p
You slayed me
 

Yugram

Legend
That was one of the worst for Nadal fans. Though there are almost no slams which Nadal won in the poll anyway. According to Federer fans such slams are bad by default.
I have mixed feelings about Wimbledon 2018.

It’s like a film which you would rate 10/10 till the last 10 minutes, but the ending is very controversial.
 
That was one of the most heartbreaking for Nadal fans. Though there are almost no slams which Nadal won in the poll anyway. According to Federer fans such slams are bad by default.
Did I say bad??
I Don't recall.
Generally, nadal's sheer domination at RG doesn't allow for an epic slam.
 
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