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Nadal definitely hit much more spectacular passing shots. But Hewitt was rock solid. He hit many more passing shots then Rafa and played against guys who were much more difficult to pass. Hewitt seems like the only guy comfortable with passing guys like Rafter, Henman, and Sampras over and over and over again all match long. Here are some examples of Hewitt dismantling top-notch net players:
Sampras USO 2001
Sampras 2000 Queen's
Henman 2002 IW
The first passing shot in the Henman video is absolutely obscene. Hewit is the master of the two shot pass. First ball makes them hit a tough volley. Second shot passes.
Now for Nadal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzLvw-bBmus
Destroying Roddick at USO 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3_VWyqyCBc
Second video has a bit of an asterisk. Roddick is known for clown-level net approaches. But the passing shots are still impressive. So, who is better?
Sampras USO 2001
Sampras 2000 Queen's
Henman 2002 IW
The first passing shot in the Henman video is absolutely obscene. Hewit is the master of the two shot pass. First ball makes them hit a tough volley. Second shot passes.
Now for Nadal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzLvw-bBmus
Destroying Roddick at USO 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3_VWyqyCBc
Second video has a bit of an asterisk. Roddick is known for clown-level net approaches. But the passing shots are still impressive. So, who is better?