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*skriptis kirjoitti 11.2.2022 klo 13:49:
> TT <ascii@dprk.kp> Wrote in message:
>> Must be Dave. :)
> 
> Yup.
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>> Lots of activity around 2008-9, Fedal wars. I was probably claiming from at least 2008 that Nadal is BOAT...
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> 2008 Nadal is a boat candidate, primarily I believe because of confidence. He felt he was unbeatable when at his best. I don't think he ever felt that after 2011 though. I'm not saying he necessarily feels Djokovic's best beats his own best, but I think he's very much aware of the fact that it's often 50-50 affair and that's why he can't have same 2008 youthful confidence ever again... Besides it's normal for players to lose it over the years. He may have even played better matches occasionally, but post 2011 Rafa tasted life. 2008 FO was probably most confident display of tennis ever, certainly on clay.
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Rafa was arguably better in 2010, at least his serve was exceptional 
that year... which made him stronger across all surfaces. 2013 wasn't 
too bad either.

>> took him what 14 years to officially overtake Fed on GOAT race. But he did it!
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> Slam race is not a goat race.

That's not what I hear.