Sure he could and might get a couple, but Alcaraz is already annoited. He has more hype and more potential, and better results so far - higher ranking, bigger titles. Hence my feeling that he'd be accepted as a Slamless #1 more readily than Ruud would.
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'22 USO Day 9 OoP & Discussion
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I say the next few RG's will see a combination of Ruud/Alcaraz winning, reaching finals ar being very much in the mix. And Ruud has a very good chance of winning it.
So sure, why not?
So sure, why not?
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I mean, blah-blah-blah-blah with these terrible tours ranking systems. I mean, unless Alcaraz or Ruud win the US Open and pretty much everything after the Open- Rafa has to be considered as the #1 for the year. Two Slam victories, and a Wimbledon SF....as sick as it makes me to say this ( )*- I'm pretty well set that Rafa is the #1 for this year.
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Also a distinct possibility that Ruud doesn't maintain this very high current standard with his career.
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....I would BTW love living in a world where Zverev, Tsitsipas and The Other Deplorables never win a Slam title. Bad enough that Zverev has a Gold medal. Otherwise- let these mugs have the careers of Berdych, Tsonga, Gasquet, etc., etc.
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The unofficial #1. Sure. Lendl was #1 in 89, by rankings. Everybody gave it to Becker, with his W and USO wins.
Bets year is Rafa's. The rest is up for debate.
Bets year is Rafa's. The rest is up for debate.
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Nadal will get his player of the year trophy. 50/50 whether he stays #1 as well. More likely not if he doesn't play after USO.
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Does anybody know when was the last time the men's draw had no slam winners playing in the QFs?
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OHHHHH, Mateo, you temptress. You had some set points on return, served for the third set....and, back to suckage. Back to doubles for me very soon, I suspect.
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Oh, I think it's highly likely that Rafa's computer #1 ranking is going away, regardless. I honestly think it would be foolish for him to play again this year. Heal up for the next year.
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Never mind, I have a short memory. Ok, but before the 2020 USO which was the crazy Covid year...?
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I know a fair amount of trivial tennis history- but, I don't have a clue.
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Matteo woke up in time to force a third set TB but he's already down 1-3...
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No and yet here we are...
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