As expected, Rafael Nadal received another favorable “random” draw and was protected in his group by not having to face Novak Djokovic. Dating back to 2020 their last four meetings were all on clay.
The last time Nadal beat Djokovic on a hard court was at 2013 US Open final 62 36 64 61. Djokovic leads the overall head to head 30-29 vs. Nadal.
36 year old Nadal, currently ranked no. 2, can clinch the year end no. 1 ranking next week if certain scenarios play out in his favor at the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals in Turin, Italy. Tsitsipas also has a chance to become world no. 1.
Green Group
Nadal
Ruud
Felix
Fritz
Red Group
Djokovic
Medvedev
Rublev
Tsitsipas
Djokovic · Italy · Nadal · Nitto ATP Finaks · Turin
Sam · November 10, 2022 at 2:06 pm
As expected, Rafael Nadal received another favorable ârandomâ draw and was protected in his group by not having to face Novak Djokovic.
We all know what Uncle Toni does behind the scenes with the “random” draws. But just curiousâdoes he work the U.S. “elections” too? đ
Tennis draws should all be mechanical and easily verified (like in the old days), just as all voting should be done in person on paper ballots, hand-counted in front of multiple witnesses (from both parties), and wrapped up the very same day of the election. And absentee ballots should only be allowed for those with excellent, verifiable reasons.
Anyway, this is yet another reason that tennis “results” have just become more fake news. đ¤Ą
Sam · November 10, 2022 at 7:13 pm
Just curious, Scoopâhave you ever heard of a manual/mechanical tennis draw being rigged? You know, one where they draw chips/balls from a bowl or something?
Scoop Malinowski · November 10, 2022 at 7:43 pm
No not heard that but anything is possible. Isner playing Mahut at Wimbledon 2 had to be set up.
Sam · November 11, 2022 at 4:19 am
Isner playing Mahut at Wimbledon 2 had to be set up.
True. How was the Wimbledon 2011 draw made, though? Was the whole thing manual or electronic?