Andy Murray/Tennis thread 2013

[RichC]

Boooooo

See how many times he cramps up today

[RichC]

What a point from Djokovic

[RichC]

Nadal a bit below par but really well played Djokovic, never let Nadal into the match.

Should be a cracking 2014, be interesting to see if Murray can come back and give these two a run for their money

[Buzzo]

Both guys are pretty polished on camera.

I agree, will be interesting to see how Murray finds his motivation and how he fairs next year. Could be an interesting season.

[wiw]

I know it's been apparent for a while but we've clearly seen the best of Federer. He struggled against Nadal but Djokovic just bullied him

[Shaggy]

Said it before but I hope Roger retires at the end of the season. Won't happen but he should. What's he got to gain by carrying on? He can't beat these guys anymore.

Djokovic was imperious last night. Must say I do enjoy watching Nadal get bullied as he does to so many others.

[wiw]

Never warmed to Nadal for whatever reason, so enjoy it too

[RichC]

I'm the other way, not overly keen on Djokovic.

That being said he was excellent last night, Nadal was below par but I'm not sure even if he'd played better the outcome would have been different.

Those two are some way ahead of the rest for me inc. Murray.

Federer should certainly call time now, he's had a phenomenal career and I'm not sure if anyone maybe bar Nadal in the current crop of players that could get close to his 17 slams.

[Shaggy]

I disagree, I think they are *a bit* ahead of Murray but Murray is well capable of making it a big three. He has the beating of Djokovic, who for me is the best in the world but Murray knows how to beat him and does beat him often. Against Nadal, less so, but Murray's biggest obstacle IMO is in his own mind. Next year is going to be awesome.

[wiw]

Even if Nadal matches Federer's slams it seems a bit tainted by his 347 French Open titles. Impressive though they are

[RichC]

You mean like Feds 7 Wimbledon wins and yet only 1 French

Point taken though

[wiw]

Federer won 7 Wimbledon's out of 17 slams = 40%
Nadal has won 8 French's out of 13 = 60%

Nadal could win 10 more French Open titles and i'd still rate Federer higher.

[Sarb]

Never really taken to Federer. Always found him to be a sore loser. Some of his post match comments having lost are pretty childish to say the least. Don't like his ****ing cap either. Thinks he's some sort of Royalty

[Shaggy]

Federer won 7 Wimbledon's out of 17 slams = 40%
Nadal has won 8 French's out of 13 = 60%

Nadal could win 10 more French Open titles and i'd still rate Federer higher.

Federer is still clearly the GOAT IMO. Away from his clay safe-haven, Nadal has only won 5 Slams out of Wimbledon, the US Open and Australian. Federer won 10 Slams away from his favourite surface.

[RichC]

For me if Nadal goes past Federer in slams he'll be the GOAT you've also got to take into account Nadals singles record against the top players.

Not one of them has a winning record against him be it Federer, Murray or Djokovic (who's the closest)

We've all got our favourites but it's fair to say that the 3 of them Inc. Djokovic will quite possibly be recognised as the top 3 players ever, I know it's hard to compare generations but the level they've all dominated in their own ways is phenomenal.