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US Open Tennis 2020

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  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,759
    edited June 2021
    Nadal absolutely dismantling Djokovic early on in the first set of the French semi final. Mad.
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,959
    Callumcafc said:
    Nadal absolutely dismantling Djokovic early on in the first set of the French semi final. Mad.
    This lasted well. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,759
    Ha gotta say Novak did very well to recover and never really looked back. After the opening 20 minutes it looked like another Nadal procession.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    Really hope Tsitsipas wins it, but I can't see it.
  • KettsJohn
    KettsJohn Posts: 1,210
    Yeah, Djokovic was unbelievable and once he took the second set I felt Nadal looked beaten. I would like to see Tsitsipas win but can't see Djokovic losing now. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,759
    Already bumped this once so will bump it again.

    Tsitsipas leads Djokovic 7-6 6-2.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,759
    edited June 2021
    And Djokovic wins in five sets. 6-7 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4

    Tennis just ain’t fair with these guys around...
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,002
    Federer, Nadal and Djokovic now have 59 grand slam titles between them. This is crazy when you think there’s only 4 per year so that’s almost 15 years worth of titles for just those 3 players. Only 4 other players have won a major since 2009.

    By winning the French though, Djokovic now has a serious chance of becoming the first man since Rod Laver to win all 4 in one year.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    It'll be interesting whether Novak is considered the "GOAT" if he overtakes Roger and Rafa at the top of Grand Slam winners. Only 1 behind now, and you can't see him not winning at least one of the next 2
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,946
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:
    Federer, Nadal and Djokovic now have 59 grand slam titles between them. This is crazy when you think there’s only 4 per year so that’s almost 15 years worth of titles for just those 3 players. Only 4 other players have won a major since 2009.

    By winning the French though, Djokovic now has a serious chance of becoming the first man since Rod Laver to win all 4 in one year.
    Tough ask with such a quick turnaround before Wimbledon.

    Wouldn't put it past him though.

    Bit gutted for Tsitsipas yesterday, really like the way he plays and seems a nice guy from what I've seen & heard so far.
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  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,839
    killerandflash said:
    It'll be interesting whether Novak is considered the "GOAT" if he overtakes Roger and Rafa at the top of Grand Slam winners. Only 1 behind now, and you can't see him not winning at least one of the next 2
    You cant really split them, other than to maybe knock Nadal down a little as so many have been at French open.

    Will give it to Federer purely because a backhand shot is a one handed shot and he plays it properly

  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,002
    Currently i'd go Federer as the best. From 2005 to 2010 he was incredible, reaching 18 out of 19 grand slam finals. Ridiculous consistency. I wonder how much longer he can go on though, he's 40 soon!

    Nadal was so dominant on one surface so can't be considered the best overall. 

    However i fully expect Djokovic to win 4-5 more majors and finish way out on his own as the best by the time he's done.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:
    Currently i'd go Federer as the best. From 2005 to 2010 he was incredible, reaching 18 out of 19 grand slam finals. Ridiculous consistency. I wonder how much longer he can go on though, he's 40 soon!

    Nadal was so dominant on one surface so can't be considered the best overall. 

    However i fully expect Djokovic to win 4-5 more majors and finish way out on his own as the best by the time he's done.
    On the other hand Federer is older than the other 2, so had an initial period of dominance in the mid 2000s against far weaker players before the other 2 were around. Once they came on the scene, the rush of Grand Slams slowed down

    Federer
    Up until 2010 - 16 Grand Slams
    2011 onwards - 4 Grand Slams

    Nadal
    Up until 2010 - 9 Grand Slams
    2011 onwards - 11 Grand Slams

    Djokovic
    Up until 2010 - 1 Grand Slams
    2011 onwards - 18 Grand Slams

    I hasten to add that I prefer to watch Federer, but on results it's hard to make an objective case for him being better than the other two.




  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/57473711

    Wimbledon's men's and women's finals will be played in front of full capacity crowds - the first UK outdoor sporting events to do so since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
    The tournament, starting on 28 June, will begin with 50% ground capacity.
    That will then rise throughout the tournament before the two finals on the 15,000-capacity Centre Court.
    Wembley will also be able to host matches at 50% capacity - around 45,000 - for the knockout stages of Euro 2020.
    Those events are being treated as fan pilots - exempt from strict capacity limits despite the government's decision to delay the easing of all remaining coronavirus restrictions until 19 July.
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    Djokovic for me wins everywhere except clay when all are at their best, so is the better player. Nadal on clay is a beast, and that final against Federer in the dark at Wimbledon was epic. In terms of all round legend status, the length of time Federer has been at the top is Incredible. This is a golden age make no mistake
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,841
    Wimbledon tickets are now on general sale for those who've registered

    https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2021-06-16/aeltc_outlines_final_details_for_the_championships_2021.html

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