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     Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 245 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 38.109.161.25 Rating: N/A |
http://www.gqmagazine.fr/sport/interview/articles/interview- andre-agassi/14425 french interview | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 244 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 38.109.161.25 Rating: N/A |
Agassi about Rafa & Fed: Q: You recently said that Rafael Nadal was the No. 1 player in the history of tennis, Federer before, because of the quality opponents who made him and face. L'Equipe conducted a survey of 16,500 users whether they agreed with you, they said no to 61%. How do you explain that? That does not surprise me. It is natural to think that that was the world number one for the longest (302 weeks in this case for Federer, considered by many as being the best player in history, ed), record for grand slams ( 17, note), is the best. But it is nowhere written in the history of the sport's greatest player must meet this definition. Rod Laver won four Grand Slams in the same year, in 1962 and another four in 1969, and eleven in all charts. Roy Emerson won twelve from 1963 to 1968. Nobody thinks as far as Emerson is better than Laver. Then Pete Sampras broke the record of Emerson (with 14 grand slam titles, ed) and told him that it was the greatest. Even knowing that he never won once at Roland Garros. Is it better than Borg who won six times in Paris, and 5 Wimbledon? What Roger does is amazing. But Nadal, he did something that I thought impossible for him. He dominated Roger on any surface, perhaps less in indoor, beat him 23 times out of 33 games, including 6 of 8 Finals Grand Slams, it's about. These statistics are comparable to those that I had to face Sampras (20-14 for Sampras, ed.) And there was never any discussion about knowing who was the number one of us. He beat me in all the great moments. Users can say what they want ... Q: Maybe because Roger Federer has all shots in tennis racket, it is stylish ...? People see Federer actually a player class, top in all compartments of the game moves very well, he is able to beat players from the baseline, coming to the net ... When you look at Nadal, he beats all players on a single way. And it has one of the best hands in history. When playing forward, tell me the last time you saw him miss a flight? Never or almost. Spectators enjoy watching Federer play, he almost effortlessly slice, soft, short strokes, deep, touching, amortized Nadal knows ... But also do! It may even counteract a damped by another, no problem. Only the first service Federer is better than Nadal. The second ball moves a lot of the latter, it is difficult to be aggressive on it. See also his Olympic gold medal, four Davis Cup, its dominance in direct confrontation with other players in the top 100. It lacks the Masters, yet. On his best surface, grass, Federer is seven wins in Grand Slam (Wimbledon, ed), Nadal on clay is nine (Roland Garros, ed.) And that during the reign of Federer! All persons should think about this before saying that Federer is the greatest player in history. Q: When you look at the current tennis, which player do you feel closest to? Have you found your heir? Each athlete brings something when he arrives in his sport. When I arrived on the circuit, there were people who had a big forehand as Ivan Lendl, and other large services as Becker (he could also speak backhand volley and Stefan Edberg, ed) . In short, a big blow as their main weapon. Me, I was good and aggressive on both sides, I took the ball early. And now everyone is doing it! Federer came up with every shot in the game, the performing excellently. Nadal then appeared, with amazing physics, and effects, as the lift, which have changed the codes of tennis. So, when I look at the game today, it plays so differently it is difficult for me to find someone who looks like me to compare. Maybe Djokovic who thinks the way I thought. He knows how to take time for opponents, it may be the best defender in the world, much more than me also! He knows how to control the point with management, space and responsiveness. But this is different than "play like me." | ||
| Raman Megastar Username: Raman Post Number: 29141 Registered: 01-2009 Posted From: 59.92.49.49 Rating: N/A |
howmany on clay howmany are 2012 and before list ettu | ||
| Rbabu Comedian Username: Rbabu Post Number: 1742 Registered: 09-2013 Posted From: 24.211.170.243 Rating: N/A |
Fed is 4 years senior .... he burned out by the time nadal & djoker reached their prime. | ||
| Chiru_fan Hero Username: Chiru_fan Post Number: 19674 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 72.81.225.188 Rating: N/A |
no one can scratch KING...  CHIRU - SACHIN - FEDERER | ||
| Redclaw777 Comedian Username: Redclaw777 Post Number: 1523 Registered: 12-2011 Posted From: 106.220.70.137 Rating: N/A |
Dude! Wat happened to u? We've been missing ur analysis/updates both in the DB and your website as well for the past few months... Trust all is well. | ||
| Tampa_boy Junior Artist Username: Tampa_boy Post Number: 832 Registered: 05-2013 Posted From: 72.64.149.157 Rating: N/A |
The biggest thing to note here is that Nadal or Sampras are product of their times. Sampras' game defined the 90s - big serve and volley. You put Sampras on the slow courts of the last decade, it is very doubtful if he will do well even at Wimbledon/USO. Ditto Rafa - he represents the counter-punching game that benefits on the slow courts of last decade. You put him in 90s and it's a big doubt if he will win one slam outside clay. Clay, there is absolutely no doubt, Rafa is amazing, but there were better clay courters in 90s. Federer, like Laver or Borg - transcends time and sport. Federer's game will easily translate to any era/decade in tennis thus far. Another fallacy here is thinking Murray/Djokovic are in a better league than Roddick/Hewitt/Safin. The reason Murray/Djokovic won more slams than R/H/S is because Fed was better than them on ALL surfaces. Where as with Rafa, it is quite clear that Nole is a better player than him on hard courts/indoors and Murray too and possibly even on grass! Then ofcourse there is the question of universal appeal. Fed is the runaway leader than Nadal in terms of fans (11ATP fan favorite awards in a row since 2003 to 0) with fellow players ( 9 Sportsmanship Awards to 1 for Nadal) and sponsors/media! World Cup T-20 Reviews | ||
| Facts Comedian Username: Facts Post Number: 1502 Registered: 08-2008 Posted From: 96.31.64.186 Rating: N/A |
vevo I am expecting something special from wawrinka for US open wimby joker might take it....If nadal doesnt win another title this year it will get really tough | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 231 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
murray gadu tagulkodam pedda joke.. Wawrika gaadu AO first roundd mantall....too hot to handle...but dont forget Rafa 2013 lo montreal/cincy & US Open kottadu.. dont dismiss Rafa too easily..whether you like/want it or not he is an amazing player on other surfaces too | ||
| Facts Comedian Username: Facts Post Number: 1501 Registered: 08-2008 Posted From: 96.31.64.186 Rating: N/A |
ee murray wawrinka gallu nadal ki thagulkuntaru oka 2 yrs anukunte....okadu form loss...inkodu inconsistent... waste fellows...wawrinka gadi medha chala asalunnai for US | ||
| Megapowerstar Side Hero Username: Megapowerstar Post Number: 6576 Registered: 09-2007 Posted From: 170.22.76.10 Rating: N/A |
nuvvu cheppindi correct bro. it all depends on fitness. but if he's fit, he can easily get 2 more FO and 2/3 more other GS. My preference and wish, 1 Wimbledon, 1 US and 1 Aussie...aa taravata retirement  | ||
| Facts Comedian Username: Facts Post Number: 1500 Registered: 08-2008 Posted From: 96.31.64.186 Rating: N/A |
ntr_fan...nadal first title kotte time ki federer deggira 4 slams ye unnai...13 slams after nadal got his 1st....joker 1st slam kottaka... nadal 9 slams..FO pakkana edithe mushti 3 other slams...federer 5 slams...clay court king nunchi clay lagesam ante eti undadhu... | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 229 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
antha veasy kaadu bhayya predict seyatam.. esp with Rafa..everything depends on fitness...he reached the finals of all GS since last year...he did that for 3 GS in 2010& 2011..2012 lo injury anuko.. Fed ni daatali ante..next 1.5 year crucial...aa timelo kottakapothe inka kashtam anukuntuna..hope he wins wimby 2014..he deserves it | ||
| Sachin Legend Username: Sachin Post Number: 37075 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 208.78.147.194 Rating: N/A |
FO 2 wim/aus/us 2 ..khel khatham ....18 GS | ||
| Megapowerstar Side Hero Username: Megapowerstar Post Number: 6575 Registered: 09-2007 Posted From: 170.22.76.10 Rating: N/A |
Federer overall game, all time best... | ||
| Ntr_fan Legend Username: Ntr_fan Post Number: 30872 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.29.180.51 Rating: N/A |
leave it .. Fed Vs Nadal , who is best ? | ||
| Megapowerstar Side Hero Username: Megapowerstar Post Number: 6574 Registered: 09-2007 Posted From: 170.22.76.10 Rating: N/A |
Ee tournaments gelavachu and how many more based on ur expert opinion My guess is FO - 2 Wimbledon - 1 Aus/US - 2 | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 228 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
alaa wethaer meedaki toseyaku le bhayya..I agree hot & sunny conditions help the movement of ball & top spin and favor Nadal...but QF matchlo Ferrer ni picha kummudu kummad Rafa... Also last year kooda varsham padi next day ki shift aindi Djoko match...andulo ofcourse Djoko gaaadu silde ayyi net ni touch chesi penta cheskunnadu I agree weather palys a part..but even koncham cloudyga unna Rafa kottevaadu ee year..IMO | ||
| Megapowerstar Side Hero Username: Megapowerstar Post Number: 6573 Registered: 09-2007 Posted From: 170.22.76.10 Rating: N/A |
Apart from FO, 5 other GS championships 2 Wimbledon (06, 07, 11) lo finalist kooda... 2 US opens 1 Australian championship Enno sarlu finals ki vachadu. 2012 AO lo heart breaking loss chitta chivarlo... Other surfaces lo impact create cheyyaledu ante adi pedda joke | ||
| Filmbuff Side Hero Username: Filmbuff Post Number: 4488 Registered: 11-2011 Posted From: 117.212.120.40 Rating: N/A |
That is the basic mistake you guys do - it is not Federer's fault that he did not play these folks in his prime, you can't judge a person by what he did not play...he can play and win against only what he got on the other side of the net...ila logics theesthe, i will present reams of data to show that Pancho Gonzalez was the GOAT and not even Laver or Fed. | ||
| Ntr_fan Legend Username: Ntr_fan Post Number: 30871 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.29.180.51 Rating: N/A |
Ulfa kaadu kaani, definitely not in joker, federer , murray league kaadu kada... Ade fed prime lo inko top player evaru unnaru cheppu..later half lo Nadal vachadu..ade first half lo...Roddick , Hewitt, baghdatis etc etc.. Nadal ki kooda ade range opponents undi unte 20 daatesevadu eppulo.... | ||
| Sachin Legend Username: Sachin Post Number: 37074 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 208.78.147.194 Rating: N/A |
finals diff le bhayyaaa....weather was full aganist joker...apati varaku cool gaa undi...finals ki and semis ki full hot endi...eedemmma sudi kakapothe.... | ||
| Thokkalohdi Side Hero Username: Thokkalohdi Post Number: 2826 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 24.130.117.120 Rating: N/A |
Nadal is definetly a GOAT to be considered. only knock on him is 9/14 championships are french open.... If Nadal wins one more championship thats it... he will be GOAT Ranbir Kapoor is god of acting | ||
| Sachin Legend Username: Sachin Post Number: 37073 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 208.78.147.194 Rating: N/A |
avanni kalipithene mana records vachindi...enni matches escape ayyaaadu....with in few points... | ||
| Facts Comedian Username: Facts Post Number: 1499 Registered: 08-2008 Posted From: 96.31.64.186 Rating: N/A |
ntrfan ala ulfa analem le GS kottinavallani....murray gadu 2 slams kottadu...vadi current form ki inko slam kottakapothe history lo ulfa aipothada...similar case with other players...peak avutharu...but stand avvaleru...but when they peaked they are better than these players at that time...eg. waw in AO...ippudu inko title kottakapothe thana nunchi credit lagesi ulfa antava | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 227 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
ee year first lo Rafa kottina 2 down the line shots choosi 3 sets lo musestaadanukunna.. kaani as usual 7th game proved to be turning point....first two points rafa forehands unforced errors ayyai..debbaki break aindi..ledante 3 sets lo khel khatam dukan bandh.. 2nd setlo forehand DTL sooosi..djoker ki scene artham ainattundi.papam frustrate avtuu unnadu match antha | ||
| Ntr_fan Legend Username: Ntr_fan Post Number: 30870 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.29.180.51 Rating: N/A |
Nadal hands down winner endukante .. Rafa time lo Fed , Djoker , Murray unnaru.. Ade fed prime lo ulfa gallu tappithe competition ye ledu... | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 226 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
sivaraaakarki dabba players kooda Fed backhand ni target chestunnaru...baadesindhi monna...prime lo unnapudu Fedex opposition ni 0 lo petti games musevaaadu...never before domination ammaa | ||
| Ntr_fan Legend Username: Ntr_fan Post Number: 30869 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.29.180.51 Rating: N/A |
Player talent ki .. ilanti vatiki ki sambandham emundi... | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 225 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
ee year final lo kooda...first 20 minslo...oka adbuthamaina down the line shot kummi odilaadu..djoko ki sukkaal kanabaddayi..next rally lo djoko gaadu test seyatam modalettadu...rafa cross court shot aadi aadi point odipoyaadu kani down the line kottaledu... seems like he is aware and mixing his shots.. papam...Mcenroe babai..commentary box lo edupulu...I dont know why Rafa is not going down the line again...thats the way he should do it against Djoko ani.. | ||
| Facts Comedian Username: Facts Post Number: 1498 Registered: 08-2008 Posted From: 96.31.64.186 Rating: N/A |
Rafa ni overcome cheyali ante federer double hand backhand adali...but okkadi kosam game motham change chesukune type kadhu federer...he will go with his flow. Nadal matuku visugu anedhi lekunda ala backhand ki esi gelusthad...ee vishayam nadal coach gade seppad... 14 lo 9 FO so king of clay agreed but federer has better record 4+ titles on each slam and a FO | ||
| Ntr_fan Legend Username: Ntr_fan Post Number: 30868 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.29.180.51 Rating: N/A |
NFL team game kada? | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 224 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
agreed...last year ide aindi...Montecarlo light teeskuni...FO lo kummi odilaaadu... ee year kooda Romelo ade chesaadu...that's a waanderfulll tactic by Toni maaaya...not letting him use that.. Rafa patternee alaantidi..idi varaku kooda unless & until needed..he neve shifts gear.. Ferrer gaadu QFlo first set kottaaka debbaki gear maarchi kummaadu.. | ||
| Sachin Legend Username: Sachin Post Number: 37070 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 208.78.147.194 Rating: N/A |
last year nunchi nadal joker ni only Grand slams lone kummuthunnaaadu...rest all lite theesukuntunnaaadu... rafs is playing diff patterns in Grand slams...forehand down the line only GS lone vaduthunnadu ekkuva... | ||
| Sachin Legend Username: Sachin Post Number: 37069 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 208.78.147.194 Rating: N/A |
well, then we might have to define GOAT first | ||
| Sachin Legend Username: Sachin Post Number: 37068 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 208.78.147.194 Rating: N/A |
rafa and joker can find answers because of their style...Fed can't handle rafa's spin with his back hand...its too late....and physically he cant stand against them | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 220 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
2011&2012lo djoker vongobettundakapothe.....ee paatike manchi record undedi....papam ee yrlo Aus open finals lo dobbindi | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 219 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
getting warning about coaching mightbe unsportsmanlike...but it is not an parameter to determine mastery... | ||
| Tombrady Hero Username: Tombrady Post Number: 19843 Registered: 05-2012 Posted From: 216.163.216.56 Rating: N/A |
rafa should win other slams as well to back up this talk though | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 218 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
best thing about Nadal though..2004 ki ippatiki chaala change vachindi.. Djokovic gaadu 2011 vongobettaaka inka recover avvadu anukunna..but he improved himself... that is where fed failed..he was unable to find answers to Rafa's questions...but Rafa found answers to Djoker's | ||
| Sachin Legend Username: Sachin Post Number: 37066 Registered: 04-2008 Posted From: 208.78.147.194 Rating: N/A |
some one who is known for getting warned for on court coaching....time violation warnings...i don't call him a GOAT.... Davis cup has nothing to do..its a team event.... nadal and Feds career end ayye sariki...fed's weeks at No1 okkate migiliddi fed ki....17 Gs record kooda nadal kottesthad by next year... | ||
| Tombrady Hero Username: Tombrady Post Number: 19842 Registered: 05-2012 Posted From: 216.163.216.56 Rating: N/A |
nfl lo ide logic vaduthar mari..fair foint though | ||
| Gandhiguevara Legend Username: Gandhiguevara Post Number: 45793 Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 142.136.143.47 Rating: N/A |
uzeless...Hare and Tortoise story annatlu...anduke Rafa bestest | ||
| Vejo Junior Artist Username: Vejo Post Number: 217 Registered: 10-2013 Posted From: 72.37.171.140 Rating: N/A |
careers end ayyevaraku ee discussion waste IMO.. | ||
| Coolmac Megastar Username: Coolmac Post Number: 26642 Registered: 05-2007 Posted From: 65.170.103.156 Rating: N/A |
Nadal kurrod has the power, strength, agility ...u name it he got it ..except CLASS  Fed is class player...and can be vongobetted by Nadal... bottomline, Nadal is the best !! | ||
| Ntr_fan Legend Username: Ntr_fan Post Number: 30867 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.29.180.51 Rating: N/A |
he beat Federer in all surfaces kada? How come he can be GOAT , if he is not the best in his time? | ||
| Filmbuff Side Hero Username: Filmbuff Post Number: 4484 Registered: 11-2011 Posted From: 117.212.120.40 Rating: N/A |
14 GS lo 9 French Opens, i rest my case...begin chesthe bharatham avudhi. | ||
| Humpty_dumpty Moderator Username: Humpty_dumpty Post Number: 26770 Registered: 02-2009 Rating: N/A |
beauty and the beast beast wins! | ||
| Ntr_fan Legend Username: Ntr_fan Post Number: 30865 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 206.29.180.51 Rating: N/A |
Nadal All Time Best ani declare chestunna .. mee view ettandi ee article paina.. Federer has been the sport's presumptive G.O.A.T. since eclipsing Sampras' Grand Slam haul at Wimbledon in 2009. Yet consider that Nadal has beaten Federer in 23 of their 33 meetings — and nine of their 11 matches at Grand Slams. Or that Nadal has won four more Davis Cups than Federer's zero. Or that Nadal has won Olympic gold in singles and Federer hasn't. Now Rafa has become the only player to win at least one Grand Slam for 10 straight years — at least a partial strike against the argument for Federer's superior consistency over time. |
