Spencer Gore
Legend
Of the Big 3, Nadal is the player who has regressed furthest from his younger self. Federer's more economical style of play has allowed him to keep his game at a consistently high level-and he has vastly improved his backhand- (even Roger feels he would defeat his younger self). Djokovic seems to be suffering little loss of power or speed, though the injuries are starting to mount up.
Nadal, on the other hand has lost the power on his forehand, he has lost mobility, he has suffered a tremendous loss of speed around the court -which was maybe his greatest attribute. He has also suffered far more injuries than his fellow "Big 3-era".
Yet somehow, through sheer hard work, and the willingness to adapt his game, Nadal stands on the brink of a possible 19th slam title -which would give him 5 of the last 12 titles. An incredible achievement.
All real tennis fans must surely be rooting for him on Sunday.
Nadal, on the other hand has lost the power on his forehand, he has lost mobility, he has suffered a tremendous loss of speed around the court -which was maybe his greatest attribute. He has also suffered far more injuries than his fellow "Big 3-era".
Yet somehow, through sheer hard work, and the willingness to adapt his game, Nadal stands on the brink of a possible 19th slam title -which would give him 5 of the last 12 titles. An incredible achievement.
All real tennis fans must surely be rooting for him on Sunday.