US Open 2019, Flushing Meadows, NY USA - Grand Slam (Men)

[Nadalfan2013]

Fed is the GOAT, servewise.

Corrected.

 

[monfed]

Corrected.

Whatever floats your boat, noone buys your delusional crap and that's all that matters.

As far as serving goes, Sampras is the GOAT so you're wrong again, dulltard.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Whatever floats your boat, noone buys your delusional crap and that's all that matters.

As far as serving goes, Sampras is the GOAT so you're wrong again, dulltard.

I would have put Sampras at #2 because he never had to face incredible returners like Nadal and Djokovic, only Agassi but I rate him lower... But if you insist that Sampras is the GOAT server then Federer isn't the GOAT in any tennis shot...

 

[DarthFed]

Lol Nadal was a very early bloomer on clay... But outside of clay he came into his own and become a contender everywhere many years later... By that time Federer had 3 dominant seasons... Then Nadal took control and the only reason Federer could shine from time to time is due to Nadal always battling injuries, barely playing full seasons and always having to make comebacks and try to regain his form... Otherwise Nadal would already have the lead today by many slams despite being 5 years younger... I mean tennis nicknames have always been Frauderer, Weakerer, Vulterer showing how overrated he is, it's not a coincidence… However the main other nickname has been Dull...

Nadal hasn't been injured anywhere near as much as his fans bring up especially with his "injury in 2012" being of the questionable variety. And with his peasant playing style he should be injured more than he is. Nadal was reaching Wimbledon finals consistently starting in 2006, it's just that Federer didn't play like shit as he did in 2008 handing Ralphy an easy win. Anyways 11 years later with Nadal playing the best grass court tennis of his life he was rather easily snuffed out by a 38 year old who hasn't played well in quite awhile as is the expectation with someone who is beyond ancient.

Nadal is only relevant in a GOAT discussion because he is that amazing on one surface, or to break it down further, he is in the GOAT discussion because his forehand topspin is that ridiculous on one surface that no one can handle his rally shot over the course of a long match. Aside from clay he gets a little golf clap for sniping some big titles here and there when the other two titans aren't up for the job.

 

[monfed]

I would have put Sampras at #2 because he never had to face incredible returners like Nadal and Djokovic, only Agassi but I rate him lower... But if you insist that Sampras is the GOAT server then Federer isn't the GOAT in any tennis shot...

Grow up.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Nadal hasn't been injured anywhere near as much as his fans bring up especially with his "injury in 2012" being of the questionable variety. And with his peasant playing style he should be injured more than he is. Nadal was reaching Wimbledon finals consistently starting in 2006, it's just that Federer didn't play like shit as he did in 2008 handing Ralphy an easy win. Anyways 11 years later with Nadal playing the best grass court tennis of his life he was rather easily snuffed out by a 38 year old who hasn't played well in quite awhile as is the expectation with someone who is beyond ancient.

Nadal is only relevant in a GOAT discussion because he is that amazing on one surface, or to break it down further, he is in the GOAT discussion because his forehand topspin is that ridiculous on one surface that no one can handle his rally shot over the course of a long match. Aside from clay he gets a little golf clap for sniping some big titles here and there when the other two titans aren't up for the job.

I couldn't pick so I'll post both: :cuckoo:

 

[Jelenafan]

. Anyways 11 years later with Nadal playing the best grass court tennis of his life he was rather easily snuffed out by a 38 year old who hasn't played well in quite awhile as is the expectation with someone who is beyond ancient.
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True the Drooling one did win that Wimbledon match but Rafa certainly didn’t play well that day, hardly the best grass form in that match. Denture boy no doubt pressured him, but clearly Rafa was out of sorts regardless.

That the Incontinent one did win that match shows you can play into form even if you’ve been struggling previously.

As to the final, both Novak and Hospice man both played well below their form so there’s that.

 

[monfed]

True the Drooling one did win that Wimbledon match but Rafa certainly didn’t play well that day, hardly the best grass form in that match. Denture boy no doubt pressured him, but clearly Rafa was out of sorts regardless.

That the Incontinent one did win that match shows you can play into form even if you’ve been struggling previously.

As to the final, both Novak and Hospice man both played well below their form so there’s that.

What? Fed's level in that first set is the best he's played against faker in a long time post racquet change.

It's just that he played like a total retard in every big point specially gifting that TB from 5-3 up. What a fuckup I still can't get over it.

Faker's level wasn't good, that I agree but that had a lot to do with Fed's own level.

 

[AnonymousFan]

Did the draw challenge thingy for fun earlier today, and IMO Djokovic vs Stan 4R? and Then Medvedev QF (?) looks trickiest on paper pre-SF of the top 3 guys

 

[DarthFed]

What? Fed's level in that first set is the best he's played against faker in a long time post racquet change.

It's just that he played like a total retard in every big point specially gifting that TB from 5-3 up. What a fuckup I still can't get over it.

Faker's level wasn't good, that I agree but that had a lot to do with Fed's own level.

First set was the only time they both were good, Fed was better for most part but sucked in every big moment that set and the match in general. He got his just reward, an ugly dinner plate and humiliating loss against a weak Djoker.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Wow it’s incredible how much monfed and DarthFed are alike, you guys should get married! :heart:

 

[Bonaca]

Would be amazing to see Federer def. Djokovic in the SF and then losing to Nadal in the F... Kind of the opposite of Wimbledon...

Come on , lets hope for a Novak-Nadal final, so Bull can take revenge for AO final. Agree?

 

[Bonaca]

Looking at the Men's draw, ON PAPER: Nadal does have the toughest quarter out of the Big Three however, the only real threat I can see against Nadal is Khachanov on a potential QF matchup. The other players do not really threat Nadal based on current form.

Cilic and Isner are having a bad year. Even if they reached the 4th round, I do not think they will have the form to really trouble Nadal.

Zverev is just a complete mess right now so yeah...

Thiem is a big question mark because it is still a hard court and we do not really know which version of Thiem really shows up in this tournament. In addition, if he does reach the semifinals will he be fresh or tired? It is why I has happy that Federer landed on Djokovic's half.

Even though Millman defeated Federer last year here, I do not think Millman can repeat the same performance against Nadal this year. Besides, Nadal will be ready for the milkman.

Good draw for Bull.
Only has to hope for a Novak upset or a tired Maestro in the final!

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Come on , lets hope for a Novak-Nadal final, so Bull can take revenge for AO final. Agree?

Why not... The hardcourt Bull seems to peak in Canada and USO... Can't wait...

 

[Bonaca]

LOL, Federer has the easier draw, one more time like in Wimbledon

Si signora, easier draw with the best HC player in his half? Good joke.

 

[Front242]

Lol Nadal was a very early bloomer on clay... But outside of clay he came into his own and become a contender everywhere many years later... By that time Federer had 3 dominant seasons... Then Nadal took control and the only reason Federer could shine from time to time is due to Nadal always battling injuries, barely playing full seasons and always having to make comebacks and try to regain his form... Otherwise Nadal would already have the lead today by many slams despite being 5 years younger... I mean tennis nicknames have always been Frauderer, Weakerer, Vulterer showing how overrated he is, it's not a coincidence… However the main other nickname has been Dull...

I've seen Cunt and Cuntdal mentioned around here too. Just saying

 

[Bonaca]

Why not... The hardcourt Bull seems to peak in Canada and USO... Can't wait...

Challenge accepted! Let’s both hope it happens.

 

[Front242]

Come on , lets hope for a Novak-Nadal final, so Bull can take revenge for AO final. Agree?

As a Federer fan, that would be a no PS: If Novak's nickname was shit, that potential final would be BullShit!

 

[Bonaca]

As a Federer fan, that would be a no PS: If Novak's nickname was shit, that potential final would be BullShit!

Haha, that’s a good one!
I’m not happy about the draw, hoped we see another Wimbledon like scenario. Best two HC player against each other, and the better to win.
Maybe in Melbourne.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

...and we're all going to hyeon chung tonight as mr speccy beats a ymer bro in q3.