The Castle

[britbox]

Sampras/Agassi wasn't very equal the way I remember it. Pete dominated the big matches between the two.

 

[ClayDeath]

lets get this party started.


Morning general nekro, lady Emma, baron britbox, and the others.

 

[Emma]

Sampras/Agassi wasn't very equal the way I remember it. Pete dominated the big matches between the two.

You misread my posts. I was making completely two different points in two different posts. In my second post, I talked about both Agassi/Sampras and Nole/Andy being an equal rivalry on all accounts, as in, both being of almost same age, same eras, same types of surfaces etc. - but mostly same age. Reason why I then stated that Nadal and Federer aren't an equal rivalry, given that one is a few years older, not only that, started dominating the tour much earlier than Nadal. So if you take the H2H into account, the rivalry between Sampras vs Agassi, and Murray vs Djokovic are far more equal almost on all accounts. Now who dominated whom is irrelevant given that the basis of this rivalry is flawed as shown. Now Nadal vs Djokovic or Nadal vs Murray are true rivalries in all sense.

In my first post I'd indicated something different and it had nothing to do with either Sampras or Agassi. I said that I don't enjoy Federer vs Nadal match-up at all because most of the time, it's heavily one sided (21-10) and since 2008 it's 16-4 in Nadal's favour. Not only that, Federer has lost all his matches in Marjors to Nadal 5-0 whereas from 2003 to 2007, their H2H is pretty decent 8-6 and in Majors 3-2 (they met 3 times in RG and 2 times in Wimbledon). So again, I don't enjoy their matches because they are a bit too predictable for my taste. And if you still want to bring Sampras/Agassi (20 - 14) rivalry up, I'd say it wasn't as dominating, since Agassi beat Sampras more times at AO within the same timeframe, so at least at one place Agassi was more dominant over Sampras. Agassi also won their only meeting at RG. So that's two places where Agassi had his control over Sampras; therefore, making this rivalry far more interesting and equal on all regards. In fact, Nadal vs Federer is the most boring rivalry I've ever seen.

 

[Emma]

Fedeer's true rivals in my humble opinion were Roddick, Safin, Hewitt etc. That's still not a bad bunch but they are not as good as Nadal, Djokovic and Murray. Even Del Potro might just be better than Roddick and Hewitt.

 

[Emma]

Very good match by Isner and Del Potro btw!

 

[Emma]

I'll see you later!

I hope Andy runs into some ballbasher on fire at the USO :angel: ok just kidding

I don't think Andy is at all afraid of ballbashers because he ran into one too many of them just at last year's USO - Raoni, Cilic, Berdych etc. so I say bring it on!!

 

[ClayDeath]

I am out on the road at the moment Emma.


I am keeping an eye on the score.


whaz shaking? are you going to a party tonight?

 

[ClayDeath]

Emma when are you going to send me some images?

I can make you a very cool sig.

 

[ClayDeath]

isnaaaah might get this done.

they have been at this for 2 hours and 30 minutes now.

 

[Emma]

I am out on the road at the moment Emma.


I am keeping an eye on the score.


whaz shaking? are you going to a party tonight?

Yes, going to a dinner/BBQ party outdoor so should be good especially when weather is so gorgeous today.

Enjoying this match a great deal. Looks like Isner is going to take it. Del Potro's first Masters title will continue to be a dream. A minor dream but still. Don't mean to write him off though.

 

[Emma]

Emma when are you going to send me some images?

I can make you a very cool sig.

I would have done it by now if only I had some time but tomorrow I might find some spare time in the afternoon. It requires a bit of mood too, you know. Will do it at some point I promise.

 

[Emma]

I don't think either this tournament or Montreal has told any stories about USO at all. That I am very much convinced of.

 

[ClayDeath]

I think you may be right Emma.


best of 5 sets foremat is a different animal.

 

[ClayDeath]

clay warrior is not all that sharp today.


he has to focus better and get this done and over with.

 

[EnriqueIG8]

Rafito is such a champ.

 

[ClayDeath]

rafito is making Spain proud generalito.

 

[ClayDeath]

well it took him a while today but at least it is done.

I am looking forward to the draw for the open already.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Does anyone know why Rafa sweat so profusely? The other players are also
playing in the same weather, but they don't sweat as much as Nadal.

Is it Genetic or Is it because Rafa works so hard for each point (or is it
the side effect of any substances ).

In yesterday's match, after a change over Roger had to call a ball boy
and ask him to wipe the floor as Roger felt like he might slip in the puddle
left over by Nadal's sweat.

 

[EnriqueIG8]

Rafa is a sweaty bastardo

If he wins Cincy/US Open I'm going to include him in my signature. What a beast!
Nothing but respect for the Majorcan Minotaur.

 

[ClayDeath]

he has a very demanding style of play general gsm.

also he is not really as fit as he used to be. I would say he is at least 8 pounds heavier than his best playing weight in the past.