2022 French Open

[kygirl]

For the 14th time, Spain's Rafael Nadal is the French Open champion.  The King of Clay defeated Norway's Casper Ruud in straight sets, nailing down a dominating 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 win.

[bugatti]

Amazing. In pro sports history, is there any individual better at what they do than Nadal on clay? Seriously asking because I can’t think of anything. Kareem’s skyhook is all that came to mind. 

[bugatti]

Since he started competing at the French Open in 2005, Nadal has lost a total of three matches (one year retired due to injury). Think about that. His career record is 108-3-1.

[CincySportsFan]

16 hours ago, bugatti said:

Amazing. In pro sports history, is there any individual better at what they do than Nadal on clay? Seriously asking because I can’t think of anything. Kareem’s skyhook is all that came to mind. 

Would have to look the numbers up, but Edwin Moses in the 400-meter hurdles is often overlooked.

[nkypete]

I would add Earl Anthony (bowling), Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (boxing) and Joey Chestnut (hot dog eating).

[bugatti]

22 hours ago, nkypete said:

I would add Earl Anthony (bowling), Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (boxing) and Joey Chestnut (hot dog eating).

The only one that applies in this case is Joey Chestnut. Someone that isn't necessarily the best ever at their sport, but rather is vastly superior at a specific niche of the sport. Think of a golfer winning 14 Masters titles.

[nkypete]

3 hours ago, bugatti said:

The only one that applies in this case is Joey Chestnut. Someone that isn't necessarily the best ever at their sport, but rather is vastly superior at a specific niche of the sport. Think of a golfer winning 14 Masters titles.

I might include Earl Anthony in that definition then because he was a southpaw.  His niche was the left hand side of the lane.