FAA played the best 5 sets vs Rafa EVER at RG 2022. I know Rafa doesn't want to see that form of Felix again in his half of the draw.It would be great to see someone new like FAA win a slam this year but I don't see it happening. Which slam do you think his best chance would be? I think he may actually win RG first
The problem is that FAA LOST the match. He also played Medvedev incredibly tough at the 2022 AO losing in 5 sets, and played a tough 2 set loss versus Djokovic at the Italian Open. These "moral" victories do not help Felix at this stage in his career, I would prefer he play at less than his ultimate best and WIN an ugly match.
I understand your point but RG to Rafa wasn't a Lost in my opinion.
Yeah, I remember messaging you during the match! FAA played incredible, Rafa had no choice but to play his very best in the 5th to avoid defeat. I never took Felix seriously on clay until that match, it will be interesting to see how he does at RG this year...
I agree he played very well, but the initial question asked was about winning a Major and someone offered Roland Garros.
Do you think it was the Toni Nadal factor, FAA played well on the clay? personally speaking I have always thought his better surface was HC
El Dude, you've been on the Felix Bandwagon for about 3-4 years now, and I know that players develop at their own speed. Felix is a "pretty" player, his silky smooth game, good movement and natural talent is evident. Having said that, if what you predict for this year does not come to pass (stepping up to win at last a Masters) would you say it's more mental than anything technical to work on?
He's pretty good on the grass too. I would give his best opportunity to a slam title between Wimby/USO. I think Aus might be a bit too slow and as for RG, there are more credible threats (Charlie, Casper, Holger and any number of other serious dirtballers) there even when Djodal retires
Agree he is not bad on the grass, I cant see FAA winning RG in the future, other players with better clay legs for starters
I think so, I would have thought Wimbledon would be the best chance for his first slam but his results at Wimbledon haven't been great, although I think he made the QF one time? Taking Rafa to 5 at RG was a surprise and I think the level from that match probably beats every other player so it wouldn't shock me if RG was his first slam win.
I was surprised as well he took Rafa to 5 sets, personally I feel his best chance would be USO/Wimbledon
No, his biggest wins have been ATP500 so far
