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The Tennis Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Markybhoy, May 16, 2014.

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  1. cidermaster Gold Member Gold Member

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    The way Nadal is playing at the moment,the GOAT could be back on for him? Federer has that without doubt,so much at stake in tomorrow's final.Novak has won 12 out of their last 15 meetings,he has done to him what Nadal did to Federer for a good while,then Federer turned the tide,now can Nadal?
    Outside chance of Nadal doing the Grand Slam this season,the same could be said of Novak??? Massive final for both,even more so for Nadal perhaps,after that bad luck at Wimbledon last year.
     
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    Well done Naomi Osaki,looks like we have another Great on out hands,my * the Women's game needs that.Well done Kvitova to get to a GS Final after what happened to her,she fought back very well.
    As for Serena she lost a * of lot of respect during that US Open final last September and now somebody else is atlast the undisputed number one.
     
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    Nadal getting played off the court here, some outstanding tennis from Djokovic. Looking like a three-setter unless things take a big turn.

    6-3, 6-2. Just over an hour played.
     
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    Brutal to watch.
     
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    Genuinely don’t think I dislike any sportsman more than I do Djokovic.

    What a detestable * he is.
     
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    Can't help but think we'd be seeing a closer match if Djokovic hadn't of essentially gotten a free pass vs Nishikori. Though I guess Nadal didn't drop a set all tournament, so perhaps not that simple.
     
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    Rough watch, that. Can tell the crowd are disappointed, wanted to get behind Nadal.

    Celebrations from Djokovic look a touch too... rehearsed.
     
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    At least everytime Nadal has lost the AO final he's went on to win RG so there's hope.:56:
     
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    If that had been played on clay, Nadal would have got at least a set.

    Stunning tennis from the GOAT.
     
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    Walk in the park for Novak, question is, can he go on to equal or surpass the 20 set by Federer ?
     
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    He’s only just past Sampras, still has Nadal to catch.
     
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    You haven't answered the question. :67:
     
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    Djokovic will surpass Federer.
     
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    Well what a performance from Djokovic,he simply destroyed Nadal in this final.He he is now at a new peak and on course to win more Grand Slam titles than any other man,he is 31 and easily the best player on the planet.
    Remember he was originally thought of as the third force behind the Federer and Nadal,but through unreal effort and tough matchplay over tough times he made it the big 3 and now he really has the GOAT title at his mercy and i am a huge Nadal fan and big admirer of Federer,
    In my view he has the best A Game on hard courts and Grass of all time and his total matchplay is unreal,he could very well win the Grand Slam this season and if does that the Goat will be his this Autumn.
    I have watched tennis in detail since being a lad and really thought Nadal would win today but Novak was unreal,unplayable.
    These 3 amazing Tennis warriers,the 3 best players of all time have gone through amazing cylcles,each one peaking then peaking again,then peaking again!!
    Also Novak has a winning record against the other 2,they do not and has a better win in Grand Slam finals ratio.But was is a huge threat is at 31 he is playing his best tennis ever and his belief is beyond strong.
     
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    I think the interest in Tennis in here is just about dead:55:
     
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    It's an impossible question because there is no number set by Federer, he's still an active player and still operating at the tail end of Grand Slams.

    If you're asking who will have more Grand Slams by the time their career is done then I think it'll be Fed. Murray will probably end up with more when the cheeky wee Djoker is finally busted and stripped for PED use.
     
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    I think it will be close but Federer will edge it, although right now i don't see a lot of competition for Novak, granted we are watching the greatest players ever to play the game, but where is the next generation of young players that will challenge ?
     
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    Stefanos Tsitsipas, young Greek player, has been touted as tennis’ next big thing.
     
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    Novak made bits of Nadal, poor end to a good tournament.

    I think he will surpass Fed, unfortunately. Hope he doesn't.
     
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    I still think Nadal will end up with the most. Its a shame he's had so many injuries or he already would be ahead Federer.
     
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