Roger Federer: Why Gold at Olympics Won’t Solve His Rafael Nadal Problem

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Published: August 2, 2012

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If Roger Federer should win Olympic gold in singles than it would be wise to stow your foul weather gear within close reach.

The tidal wave of articles proclaiming Federer to be the "best ever" in the field of men's singles tennis will flood the internet faster than a Kim Kardashian wedding announcement. 

As we march towards what appears to be an inevitable Olympic tennis final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in London, it's difficult not to imagine Federer adding his first Olympic gold medal in men's singles tennis to his extensive trophy case back in Wollerau, Switzerland.  

That's not to say Mr. Djokovic won't have something to say on the matter.  

Djokovic's recent drubbing of Andy Roddick in the second round of the Olympics seemed like the tennis version of Arnold Schwarzenegger's "I'll be back" statement in The Terminator.  

Certainly, with 17 Grand Slam titles and a freshly minted gold medal to his name, Federer may well earn that distinction.  

However, before casting a "greatest of all time" crown and planning a posh, Rolex-sponsored coronation ceremony, it might be in all of our best interests to save the celebration for a little while longer. 

Like for instance, until after all of the "big three" of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic are retired. 

While Roger Federer's list of achievements may be extensive, there is one particular segment of his career that suggests the "best ever" designation may be a bit premature. This asterisk on Federer's otherwise sterling resume is best known as Rafael Nadal. 

The Spaniard known as Rafa has had uncommon success against Roger during their extensive rivalry. 

To date, Nadal and Federer have played 28 official matches, in which Rafael is 18-10 against Roger overall, including 8-2 in Grand Slams.  

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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