Who's the Next Federer/Nadal?

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Squeaky Knees from Cornwall, UK under CC BY 2.0 License

It wasn't so long ago that a Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal finals match up was appointment viewing at any of the major Grand Slam tournaments year in and year out.  It was something you could always count on happening, like the sun coming up everyday.  Both players brought out the best in each other and each match up made for great television.  They were this generation's Borg/McEnroe.

Now those days in tennis are few and far between.  Both players are older and have dealt with various injuries and ailments.  Father time has definitely caught up with both to some extent.  The question now is who is shaping up to be the next great tennis rivalry?

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Christopher Johnson from Tokyo, Japan under CC BY-SA 2.0 License

If I were a betting man, my money would be on Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. because both players are still in their prime and are the top players in their sport today.

I will be looking forward to seeing if we get this match up at Roland Garros in late May and early June.  Or maybe Federer and Nadal could prove they still have something in the tank, but I'm not counting on it.

Tim Musick
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