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What slam outside of RG improves Nadal's legacy the most?

What slam outside of RG improves Nadal's legacy the most?

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#1 ·
Just curious as I was thinking the other day that Nadal's next Slam outside of RG Will have some significance attached to it regardless of where it is. So what do you guys think? What will add to his legacy the most?

Australian Open - Obviously the only slam he hasn’t won at least twice. A win here would mean he’s the first person in the open era to hold at least 2 slams on each surface.

Wimbledon - Let’s face it, even I have to admit that this is the slam players want to win most. While I stand by a slam is a slam. I guess there’s something nice about winning in the birthplace of tennis. There’s also something nice about things in 3’s a win here would give Nadal a hat-trick at Wimbledon. Pretty good for a “clay court specialist”.

US Open - Amazingly a win here would see Nadal tie for most US Open’s and even maybe give him a chance to own the outright record if he could snag 6. Would be pretty funny/amazing for the “clay courter” to have the most titles at 2 of the 4 slams while Djokovic and Federer would only have one.
 
#3 ·
Any of them really.

Another AO and he has 2 of each, something only Laver and Emerson can say

Another USO and he ties Sampras and Federer in USO titles. Yes you read that right. Clay GOAT is also USO GOAT

Another Wimbledon and he has 3 on each surface, something no one else in history EVER can say
 
#55 ·
To win something no one has ever won before certainly improves Rafa's legacy the most. So.........



Yes, in that order ^^^.

In order I'd say.

1. AO - Would become the only player in the open era to achieve the double career slam.

2. Wimbkedon - Would become the only player in the open era to win at least 3 slams on 3 different surfaces and would cement his place as a grass court great.


3. USO - Would cement his position as one of the all time greats on HC and one of the most successful players at that tournament.
The ^^^ in bold will be unique and solitary achievements. No one has ever achieved both in the open era.

US Open.... he will be sharing that record with three other players. Not really unique.
Wimbledon....he has already won it twice.
AO.....he has won it only once, and it takes priority over Wimbledon.

AO, then Wimbledon, and then US Open. Well, as his fan, I am hoping Rafa will win each of AO, Wimbledon, USO one more time before he retires so that he has at least 2 AOs, 3 Wimbledons, and 5 US Opens.
 
#6 ·
In order I'd say.

1. AO - Would become the only player in the open era to achieve the double career slam.

2. Wimbkedon - Would become the only player in the open era to win at least 3 slams on 3 different surfaces and would cement his place as a grass court great.

3. USO - Would cement his position as one of the all time greats on HC and one of the most successful players at that tournament.
 
#9 ·
I’d like another AO the most but imo it’s actually the USO. I think becoming the (equal) record holder at a Slam outside Paris would put an end to any argument about his resume being skewed.

Another Wimbledon would be all sorts of amazing at this age but it’s highly unrealistic and doesn’t really do much for his legacy. The fact that he made 5 straight finals in his prime is good enough.
 
#23 · (Edited)
Wimbledon, the most coveted trophy in tennis.
 
#25 ·
Another AO would be nice. A Wimbledon would be good too but it’s an overrated slam for servebots & lame volleying so don't care that much. He'll win more USOs anyway. As long as he is ahead of Djokovic is all that matters as he is the only competition he has in GOAT race as he is long past the weak era trash regardless of the slam count
 
#28 ·
has to be wimbledon, gives him wider surface variation success
 
#29 ·
AO>US>WB

In the future, Wimbledon will be regarded as the least prestigious slam. Played on the most irrelevant surface in modern times, fans have to sleep in tents like hobos to get tickets. So that one is surely dead last.
It's difficult to choose betwen the other 2. Double career slam vs joint leader at a hard court slam. Slightly edging towards AO.
 
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