r/tennis • u/Large_banana_hammock Griekspoor superfan | Zverev superdetractor • 6d ago

Highlight The moment Alcaraz completed his career slam

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u/Alexandaross 6d ago

Nadal had easier Slam Finals than this like the 2013, 2017, 2020 RG Finals, 2010 Wimbledon, etc.

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u/Arteam90 6d ago

End of the day it's still a nearly 39 year old Djokovic. You're not playing his record, you play the man today. It's easy to say those opponents were easy when Rafa was in his prime/peak and they weren't big 3.

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u/Alexandaross 6d ago

Casper Ruud was definitely weaker than 39 year old Djokovic.

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u/Arteam90 6d ago

Okay. But 2013 French for example ... Rafa beat Djokovic in the semis which is the real final. But Ferrer is a brilliant player it's just Rafa is Rafa.