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<blockquote data-quote="Bada-Bing!" data-source="post: 605740" data-attributes="member: 70552"><p>Yes, I read David Nalbandian retired this year due to an ongoing shoulder injury. He must be one of the best players never to win a slam; he was probably closest to winning the 2003 US open, as he held a match point v Andy Roddick in their semi, and I think had he won that match he old have beaten an exhausted Ferrero in the final. I know he got to the 2002 Wimbledon final, but he was well beaten by Hewitt. I think the highlight of his career was his 5 set win over Federer in the ATP Masters Cup, played on his best surface and conditions: indoor hard court. </p><p></p><p>However, I don't think he had the serve, movement, fitness or temperament to challenge Federer, Nadal and Djokovic on a consistent basis, which is why he never reached another slam final after 2002 and never got to no.1; but still a very talented player. </p><p></p><p>These end of year exhibitions really line the players' pockets though. I read Federer made US $12m from his South American exhibitions he played in December last year. I suspect that this had a lot to do with his unsuccessful 2013; as he did not do his usual December training block. Hopefully he does not play any meaningless exhibitions this year and does the requisite training block to prepare him properly for 2014.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bada-Bing!, post: 605740, member: 70552"] Yes, I read David Nalbandian retired this year due to an ongoing shoulder injury. He must be one of the best players never to win a slam; he was probably closest to winning the 2003 US open, as he held a match point v Andy Roddick in their semi, and I think had he won that match he old have beaten an exhausted Ferrero in the final. I know he got to the 2002 Wimbledon final, but he was well beaten by Hewitt. I think the highlight of his career was his 5 set win over Federer in the ATP Masters Cup, played on his best surface and conditions: indoor hard court. However, I don't think he had the serve, movement, fitness or temperament to challenge Federer, Nadal and Djokovic on a consistent basis, which is why he never reached another slam final after 2002 and never got to no.1; but still a very talented player. These end of year exhibitions really line the players' pockets though. I read Federer made US $12m from his South American exhibitions he played in December last year. I suspect that this had a lot to do with his unsuccessful 2013; as he did not do his usual December training block. Hopefully he does not play any meaningless exhibitions this year and does the requisite training block to prepare him properly for 2014. [/QUOTE]
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