Who will de-throne Novak?

[nehmeth]

^Prime was a bit of dig at my good friend Billie... and the remainder of the post was a reminder to Fiero.

I knew why you posted britbox.

You just made me remember the lost 2/3 of 2010, due to the "adjusted" service motion.

 

[herios]

IMO, early twenties for "prime" is outdated.
24-26 should be more like it.

 

[Fiero425]

IMO, early twenties for "prime" is outdated.
24-26 should be more like it.

Due to the previous generations starting earlier and retiring well before their 30's, we seem to forget that this age range was the norm at the dawn of Open tennis! It was the exception like a Connors, Arias, Agassi, Austin, Jaeger, Evert, Borg, and the rest who excelled very early (most leaving early as well), but most classic players arrived and hit their primes much later like a Laver, Ashe, Nastase, Navratilova, Court, and others who played well into their 30's! People think it strange Roger is still going strong, but as far as I can tell, it's the old norm! True enough the competition is a lot better overall, but their brains just can't get them over the hump! Something's holding back so many GOOD players who have all the ability in the world, but win little and only surprise periodically like a Grigor, Milos, Kei, Andy, Tomas, & David! It's getting better with the "young guns," but the "Big 1 +3" still rule the tour; taking most majors and Masters titles! There's been a little crack in their armor with Nadal and Federer sliding just a bit with real doubt at what's to occur at this French Open! This Chp. will spark the interest of many sports fan, not just the regulars with this possible "changing of the guard!" :eyepop :clap :ras:

 

[El Dude]

but let's not sweat it.. Novak was a major winner out of short trousers and closer to his prime than Federer in 2010.

Hmm...I might argue with that, that 2010 might be when Novak and Federer passed each other, Novak on the way up, Fed dropping a bit. It wasn't until 2011 that Novak was clearly the superior player.

In a similar sense that 2008 was for Rafa and Roger (although one could argue it was 2008-09 combined).

 

[Billie]

Didn't Tomas beat Federer when he was very young or just starting his pro career? Must be Federer wasn't in his prime then. I always get confused when his prime exactly was.

That was in 2010 and Roger had already shown signs of being "past it!" He took his last W in 2012 and he's only been close one other time! To lose a grass match to Berdych had to be embarrassing since he's only a clone of Lendl who never "got it!" That made for a horrible final hoping Tomas could cash in and take out Nadal! It didn't happen as we well know; 2nd tier just stinks for the most part, hence "The Big 4!" :cover uzzled :nono :dodgy:

Yeah, 2010 - same year Berd knocked out prime Djoker on the same court in straight sets.

:lolz: Too bad I don't mind your digs. Anytime BB!!!

It's so funny, I wasn't thinking about 2010 Wimbledon match, but the Athens Olympic games in 2004, didn't Tomas beat him there? That's what I was thinking. But I got ya to post, didn't I?:heart:

 

[GameSetAndMath]

IMO, early twenties for "prime" is outdated.
24-26 should be more like it.

No, 24, 25 and 26 are not prime.

23, 29 and 31 are.

 

[Fiero425]

IMO, early twenties for "prime" is outdated.
24-26 should be more like it.

No, 24, 25 and 26 are not prime.

23, 29 and 31 are.

Good one! :angel: :dodgy: