can rafael nadal equal or surpass roger federer?

[Furn]

The big 3 are all atgs but have benefitted from the laziness of the new new generation and Murray's body falling apart. .

Sampras for example was p4p a more complete player.

[F l i c k e r]

If he stays healthy, yeah.

At this point, he will probably win 1 grand slam every year for the next 5 years. Which will give him 15 slams at 30.

In 2 years tops, Roger will most likely be out of the game. Which will leave Rafa and Djokovic. The way I see it, without Roger, Rafa wins Wimbly and RG every year if he is healthy. Djokovic looks like a favorable threat only on hard courts, I would favor Rafa on grass and clay.

So passing 16 or 17 slams is feasible. Not to mention having Roger's number on numerous ocassions.

19 slams!

He's pretty much a safe bet for the FO next year as well. If he wins any of the other 3 slams, he passes Federer. If Federer doesn't get any more, himself. Speaking of the man, who is still going strong 8 years after I posted that.