Tennis 2019: Plus ça change...

InstaFace

The Ultimate One
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absolutely incredible match by Nadal for Slam #19. Medvedev gave the crowd their money's worth and then some. A worthy opponent for a worthy final, even if it's not the final everyone wanted. Nadal, for once, looks just as worn out as his opponent at the end of a lengthy 5-setter. Only person I've ever seen that be the case for is Djokovic.

I've generally rooted for Federer when they go head-to-head, but super happy to see Nadal come away with this one. Just because he's the greatest clay-court player of all time doesn't mean he's just some clay-court specialist, and I love to see him prove it.
 

jon abbey

Shanghai Warrior
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Total Grand Slam titles (previous record Sampras with 14):

After 2007: Federer 12, Nadal 3, Djokovic 0
After 2010: Federer 16, Nadal 9, Djokovic 1
After 2013: Federer 17, Nadal 13, Djokovic 6
After 2016: Federer 17, Nadal 14, Djokovic 12
After 2018: Federer 20, Nadal 17, Djokovic 14
After 2019: Federer 20, Nadal 19, Djokovic 16