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05-10-2009, 08:54 AM
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Federer- Michealangelo of Tennis
Nadal undoubtely is the undisputed current Number 1 in Tennis. Great mental and physical strenght and grossly underestimated tactician.
However whenever Federer is playing i either rush home to watch him or record it on Al Jazeera Sports 2 ( best tennis channel). So i reason to myself - Why does my mind desire to watch Federer and not Nadal. I can sum it up simply as: Watching Federer play is like imagining Michaelangelo paint the cistene Chapel. He uses the racquet like a brush,paints a game with his Wilson K-90 and is a Tennis Genius. Nadal reminds me of a Soviet era sculpture, sculpting with grit, brute strength, and overpowering his oponents without any finesse. I guess in the end thats why most of us watch Federer an not Nadal!! |
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05-10-2009, 08:55 AM
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Not again. This is getting ridiculous.
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05-10-2009, 09:17 AM
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It seems that because Fed is no longer #1 and is no longer winning the most matches his fans are trying to claim he is some sort of artist and he is STILL greater than Nadal.
It's getting childish....Nadal is #1 get over it! I would guess there are just as many Nadal fans as Federer fans AND if he can call dumped backhands into the net and shanked forehands as art then I am happy for you!! Federer hasnt played great for a while! |
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05-10-2009, 09:33 AM
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05-10-2009, 09:47 AM
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Well, Michelangelo did like to paint chubby women, so there's that.
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05-10-2009, 10:22 AM
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I get your point, but be careful... saying anything less than "Nadal is a tennis God" will get you flamed nowadays
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05-10-2009, 10:25 AM
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05-10-2009, 10:26 AM
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 The OP said Nadal is the #1 and rightfully so. He just said he enjoys watching Fed because he plays like an artist. I disagree with him about more people being Federer fans than Nadal fans. I think both have many fans, and Nadal is gaining popularity by the minute, so he might even be more popular. |
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05-10-2009, 10:27 AM
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TheNatural- you think Nadal's game has finesse? how would you define finesse?
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05-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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Even the biggest Nadal troll knows in their heart that Federer has twice the talent
Nadal is a good match up against Fed good for him Nalbandian is a great match up against Nadal prime James blake was aswell Tsonga anyone with power can blow Nadal off the courts Nadal is a counter puncher with a huge side of "pushing" you force the issue against him and he cracks against Tsonga he cracked and dumped a easy volley in the net as i recall hit out wide against Nadal and 99% of the time it comes back cross court, he's easy to read, we just need someone with self belief to show how easy it is to beat nadal clay only suits nadal because clay is slow enough to reward pushers |
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05-10-2009, 10:54 AM
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MichaelAngelo? More like The One flew over the Cukoos Nest, R.P Mcmurphy of tennis he is such a mental weakling
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05-10-2009, 11:02 AM
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Fed is more of a chameleon. When he beat pete at wimbledon he served and vollied. When he plays nadal he trys to out topspin him, etc. It seems he trys to beat you at your own game. Probably why he doesnt have a coach, he just watches you play and trys todo it better.
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05-10-2009, 11:04 AM
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05-10-2009, 11:30 AM
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05-10-2009, 11:31 AM
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If Federer is Michelangelo, Nadal's Guarino Guarini.
Roger's game is beautiful in a classical sense - proportional. Nadal's has some ugly bits, but also some uncanny beauty and constant movement. More asymmetries with that big swinging forehand and robust lower body strides. And mentally too. Roger wins one way, strives for excellence with a fairly straight forward "Cartersian" game plan. Nadal's game plan however constantly changes (in perpetual metamorphosis), in adjustment to the general goings on. I was going to say Gaudi, who would have been a countryman - but that would have been too much. |
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05-10-2009, 11:37 AM
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Great, then I'll decide myself= "all of us". "All of us" rush home to see Nadal play because he is the Picasso AND the Mozart of tennis: innovative, inspired and daring. He has the mind, the power and the touch. "all of us" do not discriminate and like watching others too. "All of us" are not prejudiced! Last edited by veroniquem : 05-10-2009 at 11:40 AM. |
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05-10-2009, 11:43 AM
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Michelangelo? Nowadays Edvard Munch rather, no?
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05-10-2009, 11:49 AM
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Like all great artists, Rafa's art is unique and cannot be copied. Many try but sadly fail.
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05-10-2009, 11:51 AM
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 Nevertheless.... Federer's game is without a doubt the most beautiful game I've ever seen and I can get enough of his tennis.But,the 'most of us' dosent apply.The OP went overboard and exaggerated too much. I agree with whatever description you apply-Da Vinci,Michealangelo,Picaso ,Clouet etc etc.But not everyone will..so the 'most of us' got too much.You can say-all Federer admirers,fans,*****,whatever. 
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05-10-2009, 12:03 PM
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Obviously.
I define it the same as most dictionary's define it. Here's a few dictionary definitions: ' # Refinement and delicacy of performance, execution, or artisanship. # Skillful, subtle handling of a situation; tactful, diplomatic maneuvering.' Quote:
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