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Nail_Biterr t1_j0ytvzo wrote
Reply to Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
He's pretty good, huh?
Frostcrest t1_j0ytf5z wrote
Reply to comment by Rameez_Raja in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
Baseball has also seen a Renaissance in pitchers like Verlander and Scherzer still dominating well past their prime
For all the talk of blown out arms, we're seeing a lot more longevity when you take into account that throwing 100+ mph isn't a big deal anymore
Just a decade ago 95 was "fast"
flim-flam13 t1_j0yr6uq wrote
Reply to comment by noctalla in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
That was more than 12 years ago. One of many inaccurate predictions for him (he can only win on clay, he can’t handle big hitters, etc).
But the reality is injuries have had a huge impact on his career.
Rameez_Raja t1_j0yr5ig wrote
Reply to comment by noctalla in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
Tbf it was true then, no one had any way of knowing how much sports science, surgery, and rehab would advance in the last decade. Right now, Messi, Benzema and Modric are still three of the best soccer players at 35+ years old, James Anderson is still the best fast bowler in the world and is improving if anything at 40 years old, you have Rey Mysterio in WWE jumping around like he was in the 90s after his knees were busted and done 15 years ago, there's Tom Brady at fucking 45... it's insane.
Tidesticky t1_j0yqk78 wrote
Reply to comment by yellowbin74 in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
Saw him beat Gump once
Slowmexicano t1_j0yqjp7 wrote
Reply to Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
He does have 22 major slams. You would have to win every slam for 5 and a half years to tie him.
SushiRex t1_j0yqase wrote
Reply to comment by noctalla in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
I'll admit it. I was one. I was so sure Fed would last longer than Nadal. To me that's not a testament of my Idiocracy. It's a testament to Nadal's fortitude. Anyone else would have retired by now. The love of the game is real.
Catssonova t1_j0yofx8 wrote
Reply to comment by theamac95 in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
shrug Dunno man, you're cursed for downvotes I guess
theamac95 t1_j0yoct3 wrote
Reply to comment by Catssonova in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
Nadal is still 1 slam up on Nole.
examinedliving t1_j0yocqw wrote
Reply to comment by Emfx in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
The constant quick sprints on hard ground are brutal
Catssonova t1_j0ynt82 wrote
Reply to comment by MattGeddon in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
I thought Djokovic took the slam lead already but I could be wrong. I'm hoping that's what the downvotes are for because I agree with you.
Emfx t1_j0ymyzo wrote
Reply to comment by MattGeddon in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
A ton of people underestimate how physically demanding tennis is. It can wreak absolute havoc on your tendons/joints. For him to compete at this level for this long is nothing short of a miracle.
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geordieColt88 t1_j0yii9b wrote
Reply to Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
Amazing what vitamins can do for you
mushaslater t1_j0yi86d wrote
Reply to comment by through_the_keyhole in Apple reportedly backs out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations by who-hash
What what I’ve experienced and read, there’s only ONE company streaming every single NFL game to 180+ countries and that’s OverTier using the NFL international GamePass. What’s the deal between NFL and OverTier, i’m not sure but surely Apple is able to outbid it once the rights lapse? Or better yet, Apple being Apple can’t they just buy OverTier? I use the app and I bet Apple can give me a better interface and experience.
yellowbin74 t1_j0yi62l wrote
Reply to Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
Yeah but can he ping pong?
MrBenDerisgreat_ t1_j0yhazy wrote
Reply to comment by venturousperson in Moments before Argentina's World Cup winning penalty in the streets of Buenos Aires by 1Leep
Until you lose and riot. Or win and riot. Looking at you Philly.
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throwawaygreenpaq t1_j0yg8gj wrote
Reply to comment by Wheream_I in Moments before Argentina's World Cup winning penalty in the streets of Buenos Aires by 1Leep
Awww thanks for the effort!
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Jimmy_kong253 t1_j0ye85x wrote
What's that Fifa doesn't want a corrupt executive removed? I'm shocked lol
sleepdream t1_j0ydzb0 wrote
Reply to comment by zazenbr in Rafael Nadal hits 900 consecutive weeks (almost 18 years) in tennis top 10 by SoggyConclusion4674
meh, probably still needs 20 more years to confirm
lotwbarryyd t1_j0yu527 wrote
Reply to Ukraine could be banned from playing soccer by FIFA by PhilDesenex
TLDR: Ukraine football boss misused funds and they want to replace him with a legend , but FIFA is worried that the Russian and Ukraine government may have influence in the football federations “election”. So fifa has the option to suspend them from international football for a bit.