If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (patdog) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:26:53 GMT

The only year in Nadal's career his knees haven't given out on him by late July was 2008. And this year they gave out on him earlier than ever. He's a great player, but his time at the top is short-lived (as many including myself have predicted for a couple of years). I like him and respect him a lot for the work he puts into the game and the respect he has for the game, but he'll never in a million years come anywhere near Federer's 15 Grand Slam titles, much less...

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (dawgstudent) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:58:25 GMT

to a type of a career that stands the test of the time. A lot of his play is depended on pure court coverage and that is something that will only get worse with time.

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (AceD3) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:25:05 GMT

bear in mind he's won 3 in the past 14 months while sitting this one out, and is over 5 years younger than Federer. I believe Federer had one Grand Slam title when he was at Nadal's current age.

I'm no tennis expert, I'm just quoting those self professed ones...McEnroe said Nadal could put that record out there were nobody will ever reach it.

I guess we'll see, at this point it's alot like the AROD/Bonds argument relative to the all time HR record,...

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (jackstefano) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:03:11 GMT

and wins the career grand slam. As it stands, he's a dominant clay court player, and a very good overall player in historical terms. But no where near the greatest ever or of this era.

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feeds@yuku.com (AceD3) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:25:07 GMT

if Nadal stays healthy and continues his head to head dominance.

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (patdog) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:44:12 GMT

1. Tied for most major titles with 14.

2. One of only 6 players to win all 4 majors, and 4 of those did it when 3 of the 4 majors were played on grass.

3. The most astounding record of all. He's been to the semifinals of 21 straight majors. The second longest streak in tennis history is 10. The second longest current streak is 1.

4. Ranked #1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks.

5. By far the most successful 3-year streak in tennis history when he...

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (hilgeman) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:46:00 GMT

has the worst sports coverage of all time. they get first pick and espn can show the other match live. nbc won't preempt the today show for a live tennis match.

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feeds@yuku.com (Roscoe) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:45:40 GMT

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (McNulty) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:41:00 GMT

Federer is already the greatest all time, he might reach 20 majors. Been to the finals at Wimbledon 7 straight times, 16 of the last 17 grand slam finals. Having said all that i still loathe him and wish him defeat sunday morning, my ass will be watching, as I have the last two times he whipped Roddick's ass.

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (dawgstudent) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:04:46 GMT

Federer is already the greatest of all time. And if Roddick wins, I don't consider it a major upset. It's an upset no doubt but Roddick has the ability to beat Federer if his serve is on.

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feeds@yuku.com (McNulty) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:26:55 GMT

I'm a huge fan, and it seems he peaked right at the "jordan" era of his sport. I think his game has improved but you never know because of the history.

By the way did everybody get hosed with the Roddick v Maury coverage today or was it just me? They showed the fucking final match from last year during the match.

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feeds@yuku.com (msbelle96) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:12:36 GMT

With the exception that I think he's the greatest of all time regardless of whether he wins tomorrow. I generally will pull for the American, but have never been a big Roddick fan....not sure why, and I love Federer and would like for him to beat Sampras record. I never miss the men's Wimbledon final.....hope I can get my hungover ass out of the bed early enough Sunday morning.

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feeds@yuku.com (Interpol) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:10:14 GMT

But a win over Roddick on Sunday would make it hard to argue at all.

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feeds@yuku.com (deetuner) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:05:09 GMT

but Federer is the best.....regardless if he wins Sunday. He almost lost it a couple of years ago....but he regained his form and is the best shot maker to ever roam any given court.

Re: If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (jackstefano) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:30:58 GMT

I appreciate the diversion.

If Federer beats Roddick, is he the greatest of all time? Conversely, if Roddick...

feeds@yuku.com (Interpol) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:22:47 GMT

beats Federer, is it one of the biggest upsets in a Major final of all time?