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Nadal is no doubt the best ever.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:06 am
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:06 am
Best career? That remains to be seen.. Best player? Absolutely.
The record speaks for itself... he has DOMINATED the man with the most career Grand Slams in that man's prime in an era of stupendous depth of talent. Now that he has improved his serving and lobbying he is just staggering to watch.
Aside from all that there's not an ounce of arrogance in the man. Rafa!
The record speaks for itself... he has DOMINATED the man with the most career Grand Slams in that man's prime in an era of stupendous depth of talent. Now that he has improved his serving and lobbying he is just staggering to watch.
Aside from all that there's not an ounce of arrogance in the man. Rafa!
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Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:08 am to Rex
i disagree
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:08 am to Rex
he has done well against RF, yes....but RF is not at his peak anymore
although he's not at his peak, he still wins
although he's not at his peak, he still wins
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:10 am to Rex
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Best player on clay? Absolutely.
FIFY
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:10 am to LSUFan3434
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he has done well against RF, yes....but RF is not at his peak anymore
To be fair he was beating Roger when he was at his peak though.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:11 am to Palm Beach Tiger
he was not playing when RF was at his peak
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:13 am to Palm Beach Tiger
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To be fair he was beating Roger when he was at his peak though.
on clay, I don't think Federer was at his peak when Rafa finally got him at Wimbeldon a couple of years ago.
Nadal does have more majors at a younger age he has a great case to be the GOAT
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:14 am to LSUFan3434
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he was not playing when RF was at his peak
Correct.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:15 am to H-Town Tiger
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Nadal does have more majors at a younger age he has a great case to be the GOAT
if he can eclipse RF's slam total, he has a case
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:17 am to LSUFan3434
Also, a lot of those earlier victories came on Nadal's best surface. However, Nadal has a chance to claim he is the best ever if his knee holds up, he just isn't there yet.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:25 am to dukke v
The only reason you think RF was not at his prime at Wimbledon is because Nadal beat him.
Some of Nadal's forehands yesterday even put Agassi's to shame.
Some of Nadal's forehands yesterday even put Agassi's to shame.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:26 am to RedHawk
No love for Sampras?
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:28 am to Prominentwon
he's right behind RF IMO
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:30 am to Rex
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Now that he has improved his serving and lobbying he is just staggering to watch.
Mixing sports and politics again, I see.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:36 am to Rex
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The only reason you think RF was not at his prime at Wimbledon is because Nadal beat him.
no, Fed lost in the SF at the Austrailian that year as well. He won 3 of the 4 the 2 years prior. I think he had also lost some other tourneys that year (08) as well. Its not a knock on Nadal, a declining Federer is still 1 of the all time greats. Feds best years, 06-07 Nadal only beat him in the French. Right now I'd still say Fed was the best, but a serious case can be made for Nadal.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:37 am to Rex
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The only reason you think RF was not at his prime at Wimbledon is because Nadal beat him.
He had just started passing his prime when Nadal beat him there. These arguments suck because of the level of competition at the times of each players carreers.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:42 am to dukke v
Like John McEnroe was saying, its a different era now. Different rackets, different training, etc. Its hard to compare players from different eras. With that said, Rafa's game this year is as complete as i have ever seen anyone's. He has very little if no holes in his game and he can wear ANYONE out on tour. I haven't seen all the old footage but IMO he may have been playing the best tennis anyone ever has in a season.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:47 am to barry
Well Rod Laver won the season slam twice. The way nadal is playing now is dominant, But until he can win a season slam, I will have to put Laver over him.
Posted on 9/14/10 at 8:52 am to barry
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With that said, Rafa's game this year is as complete as i have ever seen anyone's. He has very little if no holes in his game and he can wear ANYONE out on tour.
The only thing I don't know how he gets away with is the hack/chop return. I know he might be the greatest passer of all-time, but I think a good serve and volleyer could get a lot of easy points off of Rafa's weak returns.
That's his only weakness right now but it helps the really no one plays at the net anymore. Fed implementing this into his game had me intrigued about a potential finals matchup, but it didn't happen.
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