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Now, can anyone explain why I was so shocked to see Nadal in GOAT talks??? I've watched him for years and years now. But the first time I clicked one of these GOAT threads and read his accomplishments I was like "hmmm, nice, wait a sec, holy shite!"

How the hell did I miss this? I'd never claim to be a tennis expert but what the hell, I've missed something.

I'm honestly not sure how Nadal could have snuck up on you like that. He's got 14 majors and has played in more than his fair share of all-time classic matches.*

Has Djokovic snuck up on you as well? He hasn't quite made his way into GOAT conversations, but he's now a certifiable all-time great and will certainly start making his way into those kinds of conversations.

*A few notables:
2008 Wimbledon Final Highlights - Nadal v. Federer
2012 Australian Open Final Highlights - Nadal v. Djokovic
2013 French Open Semifinal Highlights - Nadal v. Dkokovic
2009 Australian Open Final Highlights - Nadal v. Federer

ETA: most people will go with the 2008 Wimbledon final as the best Federer/Nadal match, but I think I lean 2009 Aussie. The level of play in that match was just nuts. One of my favorite matches ever.

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Posted by ReauxlTide222

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Posted on 7/14/15 at 1:28 am to SystemsGo

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Has Djokovic snuck up on you as well?

No. That's what's weird. I never caught the handing of the baton from Fed to Nadal. My thoughts of Nadal were always, "Well look at this rascal. Gonna slip on in here towards the end of Fed's reign and cost him a few."

Their head to head record was even more surprising to me. What have I been doing with my life?!

ETA: Appreciate the links