This is the last Big 3 year

[Spencer Gore]

It has clearly finally arrived. This year is the last year of the Big 3. The last time each of the Big 3 can conceivably win a major. And once they are no longer capable of that, they will become not 'the Big 3' but merely 'the Big One".

And we're already two slams down!

Wimbledon 2021 is Roger's last chance to sneak a major -and that is a long shot.

Nadal may have a hit at the US Open and next year's RG, but his performance in the semi-final against Djokovic was ominous in the extreme.

Only Djokovic looks capable of winning multiple slams, and there are hints that even he is no longer anywhere near as far ahead of the rest of the field as he was.

It's a time we all knew had to come, but it doesn't make it any less poignant. Let's enjoy these last few months of the Big 3, and thank them for the extraordinary memories they have given us. We'll miss them when they're gone.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Federer can't even win a minor at the moment......

3:59

 

[Spencer Gore]

Federer can't even win a minor at the moment......

3:59

He may shock us all, one last time!

 

[weakera]

The big 1 era is indeed upon us...

Spoiler

 

[junior74]

He may shock us all, one last time!

I think he will - by saying "see you next year" after he loses in R2 in Wimbledon.

 

[Spencer Gore]

I think he will - by saying "see you next year" after he loses in R2 in Wimbledon.

If Federer loses in round 2, I fear we will never see him again.

 

[Street]

It has clearly finally arrived. This year is the last year of the Big 3. The last time each of the Big 3 can conceivably win a major. And once they are no longer capable of that, they will become not 'the Big 3' but merely 'the Big One".

And we're already two slams down!

Wimbledon 2021 is Roger's last chance to sneak a major -and that is a long shot.

Nadal may have a hit at the US Open and next year's RG, but his performance in the semi-final against Djokovic was ominous in the extreme.

Only Djokovic looks capable of winning multiple slams, and there are hints that even he is no longer anywhere near as far ahead of the rest of the field as he was.

It's a time we all knew had to come, but it doesn't make it any less poignant. Let's enjoy these last few months of the Big 3, and thank them for the extraordinary memories they have given us. We'll miss them when they're gone.

To be fair, Federer hasn't been a factor this year at all, even if he reaches wimbledon semis, I wouldn't really call this a big 3 year.

 

[junior74]

If Federer loses in round 2, I fear we will never see him again.

I really like Federer, but there's no need to stick around if he can't make at least QF in the slams IMO. We'll see. He lasted 3 rounds in RG before his body needed a break again...

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Merci to the tennis gods.

 

[Phoenix1983]

It shall be a real shame the day that Federer and Nadal hang up their rackets.

Spoiler

should I be mentioning someone else?

Spoiler

Oh alright then...

Spoiler

and MuryGOAT

 

[Sunny014]

Roger won't win a slam this year but next year he will become the first man in the history of Tennis to win a slam in his 40s.

 

[ForehandRF]

Roger won't win a slam this year but next year he will become the first man in the history of Tennis to win a slam in his 40s.

Next year he will be retired if he doesn't have the expected results, especially at this year's Wimbledon.There is no point to keep on playing if he can't compete against the best players anymore

 

[Sunny014]

Next year he will be retired if he doesn't have the expected results, especially at this year's Wimbledon.There is no point to keep on playing if he can't compete against the best players anymore

It is not like he has returned from surgery and played 50-70 matches for 1-2 years and is convinced that his time is over.

He has just returned, even if he has a bad 2021 now, he can try 1 more year to be sure that there is no return.

 

[Cupcake]

I think part of the reason Fed has been trying to hang on is to win an elusive Olympic gold medal in singles.

I also think Rafa is close to retirement. Perhaps after next years RG. I think he'd like to start living the second part of his life.

Djokovic probably still has 2-3 full years left of good play

Just as it was sad to see Murray go, it will be sad to see these 3 finish their careers too. I hope they don't hang on too long into their declines....

 

[Phoenix1983]

I think part of the reason Fed has been trying to hang on is to win an elusive Olympic gold medal in singles.

I also think Rafa is close to retirement. Perhaps after next years RG. I think he'd like to start living the second part of his life.

Djokovic probably still has 2-3 full years left of good play

Just as it was sad to see Murray go, it will be sad to see these 3 finish their careers too. I hope they don't hang on too long into their declines....

Murray hasn't gone yet.

 

[weakera]

Murray hasn't gone yet.

You sure? Feels like he has lol

 

[PilotPete]

You guys realize Fed has only played 7 or 8 matches this year? He'll be back. This is Roger Federer after all.

 

[James P]

I wouldn't count Nadal out just yet. He might have another year or two of high level performance in him. One match doesn't change that. But I do agree, it's certainly getting closer to "Big 1" than "Big 3."

 

[weakera]

I wouldn't count Nadal out just yet. He might have another year or two of high level performance in him. One match doesn't change that. But I do agree, it's certainly getting closer to "Big 1" than "Big 3."

Big 1:

 

[ForehandRF]

Big 1:

Let's see him winning a slam first

 

[Hayole]

This is honestly like 2016..

Djokovic against the field but I doubt he'll have motivational issues like he did back then so it's all in his hands

 

[Dedans Penthouse]

Merci to the tennis gods.

Funny Spoiler
Funny 2nd Spoiler
Funny 3rd Spoiler

Very Funny 4th Spoiler

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Funny Spoiler
Funny 2nd Spoiler
Funny 3rd Spoiler

Very Funny 4th Spoiler

Are you suggesting...Murray comes back to make the question of his ATGness redundant!?

 

[Dedans Penthouse]

Are you suggesting...Murray comes back to make the question of his ATGness redundant!?

3rd spoiler?......4th spoiler?.....I can't count to save my life...

 

[Jonesy]

No, i want more old big 3.

I don't want the new big 3.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

To get a new big 3, we need a big 2, first. So, I think we need Meddy and Tsitsy to get Meddypas going and then Sinner or Musetti or FAA to break into the act and be the disruptor. But I don't see the public loving Medipas like they did Fedal and that younger trio of Sinner and friends are all very likeable. So, what, we will get, an unloved Big 2 and then a beloved third member coming up and making it a very different kind of big 3?

 

[Red Rick]

Tbh I think 2020 was the last Big 3 year already, if not 2019.

 

[James P]

No, i want more old big 3.

I don't want the new big 3.

You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.

 

[Spencer Gore]

Tbh I think 2020 was the last Big 3 year already, if not 2019.

I think Wimbledon will tell us if that is so. If Federer fails to reach at least the semi-finals it's done.

 

[Jonesy]

You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.

The level of tennis they can display when on is amazing. But there is something the real big 3 have that they lack.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Just like last year and the year before

 

[James P]

The level of tennis they can display when on is amazing. But there is something the real big 3 have that they lack.

I was meming

 

[I Am Finnish]

Let's see him winning a slam first

And beat a top 10 player

 

[Krish872007]

The last true Big 3 season was probably 2019.

2020 was a year filled with disruptions
2021 has so far been about 1 person holding the fort against the next group of players who were "supposed" to have taken over a few years ago

 

[daphne]

To get a new big 3, we need a big 2, first. So, I think we need Meddy and Tsitsy to get Meddypas going and then Sinner or Musetti or FAA to break into the act and be the disruptor. But I don't see the public loving Medipas like they did Fedal and that younger trio of Sinner and friends are all very likeable. So, what, we will get, an unloved Big 2 and then a beloved third member coming up and making it a very different kind of big 3?

I stopped reading at FAA...

 

[Aabye5]

I stopped reading at FAA...

His year has been pretty abysmal, but I think he's on the right track at last. Or he'll flame out in the first round...

 

[Raul_SJ]

The New Big Three will be far more exciting for next two years:

Djoker
Rafa
Tsitsipas Federer

 

[Aabye5]

To get a new big 3, we need a big 2, first. So, I think we need Meddy and Tsitsy to get Meddypas going and then Sinner or Musetti or FAA to break into the act and be the disruptor. But I don't see the public loving Medipas like they did Fedal and that younger trio of Sinner and friends are all very likeable. So, what, we will get, an unloved Big 2 and then a beloved third member coming up and making it a very different kind of big 3?

That would be great. Med v. Tsitsi already has more bite than the Big 3 h2hs. The younger ones seem to be a bit more hungry (?) than the older ones, so I hope one or two of them break through. And don't forget Nole who doesn't like even one of them. He will hold his own for a bit, for sure.

 

[OldBalls]

Nadal made the qf of the AO and lost in a tight 5 setter. He then went onto win m1000 and 500 tournaments and make sf of rg. I wouldnt count him out by any stretch of the imagination.

 

[SonnyT]

Djokovic probably still has 2-3 full years left of good play

If Federer and Nadal retire, I won't be surprised if Djokovic does the same shortly after, after he has the record.

 

[Grgisme]

He may shock us all, one last time!

he wont. quit daydreaming, losers. face the reality

 

[vex]

It has clearly finally arrived. This year is the last year of the Big 3. The last time each of the Big 3 can conceivably win a major. And once they are no longer capable of that, they will become not 'the Big 3' but merely 'the Big One".

And we're already two slams down!

Wimbledon 2021 is Roger's last chance to sneak a major -and that is a long shot.

Nadal may have a hit at the US Open and next year's RG, but his performance in the semi-final against Djokovic was ominous in the extreme.

Only Djokovic looks capable of winning multiple slams, and there are hints that even he is no longer anywhere near as far ahead of the rest of the field as he was.

It's a time we all knew had to come, but it doesn't make it any less poignant. Let's enjoy these last few months of the Big 3, and thank them for the extraordinary memories they have given us. We'll miss them when they're gone.

I hate to break it to you, but it’s been a Big 1 for like 6 years now. The only reason the other 2 added slams outside RG was because the Big1 got injured.

 

[Jai]

No, i want more old big 3.

I don't want the new big 3.

The ones in your photo are, at best, the Little 3

 

[Jai]

Yes, or certainly looks like it will go to becoming the "Big 2" (Rafa still the fave at RG by some length till one more loss happens), and Novak being the last of the 3 still winning slams and holding the fort. Let's see how it goes.

 

[Sudacafan]

I really like Federer, but there's no need to stick around if he can't make at least QF in the slams IMO. We'll see. He lasted 3 rounds in RG before his body needed a break again...

R3 at RG is his best result of 2021 so far. Can he better that at Wimbledon? I am skeptical.

 

[Rosstour]

R3 at RG is his best result of 2021 so far. Can he better that at Wimbledon? I am skeptical.

Saying R3 isn't really accurate. In Wikipedia his result is listed as 4R.

He won his 3R match. If he'd lost it, 3R would have been his result. He reached the 4th round, he just didn't play in it.

 

[junior74]

R3 at RG is his best result of 2021 so far. Can he better that at Wimbledon? I am skeptical.

I think at this stage in Federer's career, the best combo is short matches and slow surfaces.

 

[Sudacafan]

Saying R3 isn't really accurate. In Wikipedia his result is listed as 4R.

He won his 3R match. If he'd lost it, 3R would have been his result. He reached the 4th round, he just didn't play in it.

Correct. Fed RG result was 4R. I don’t think he can even repeat that at Wimbledon.

 

[Sudacafan]

The New Big Three will be far more exciting for next two years:

Djoker
Rafa
Tsitsipas Federer

Big Three(TM) ended in AO 2020.
The start of the covid pandemic was just the announcement of the passing away of the concept.

 

[Nole_King]

If Federer loses in round 2, I fear we will never see him again.

You fear or you hope