You are just lying to yourself.
IMPOSSIBLE. VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS!
I hope you are very very happy when Nadal beats Federer 6-0 6-0 6-0 at Wimbledon final 2021, if you say "vamos" after that I will admit I was wrong.
its all coming together
Cmon, now. I know there’s the butt-picking and grunting, but Nadal’s not that bad.
— Come to us, tennis newbie. We have serves, roofs, Craig Tiley and donuts left from Nalbandian.
In 2011 it was possible, what changed?
Fed fans probably loved Novak after Wimbledon 2018. That quickly changed the following year
Probably Kyrgios
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Da f!I feel like calling yourself a “Fedal fan” is like saying you‘re a Yankees and Red Sox fan, or a Barcelona and Real Madrid fan. It just doesn’t work.
Pick a lane and stick to it
Nadla cried when Fedre won rg
That's the Ira theory of fandom (refer the Ira-Ian debate on Essential Tennis about this). That works in team sports. Tennis is not a team sport. If you have watched tennis for a long time, it is very difficult not to admire both players. Most Fed fans who profess to hate Nadal are either vicariously living out their glory through Fed's achievements or have the image of 2004 Nadal permanently stuck in their brain. So they can't see that his serve and backhand have improved, that he comes to the net more often and volleys well and even his slice is pretty handy. Some great drop shots too, especially this RG. I do dislike the time wasting tactics but even that has gotten better as a result of USO's shot clock system. Players generally aren't wasting as much time as before. I could complain about MTOs but Fed did it at AO 2017 and didn't even pretend to be injured so...I feel like calling yourself a “Fedal fan” is like saying you‘re a Yankees and Red Sox fan, or a Barcelona and Real Madrid fan. It just doesn’t work.
Pick a lane and stick to it
PR stuff.
Federer is very honest and hardly hides his true feelings. Nadal OTOH pretends a lot on court and pressers. Fake guy. Still since Laver cup started they've been acting nicely to look as good friends - but that's purely for sake of money. I don't think Federer considers NADAL his friend. He is guy of really high self esteem (arrogant) - he doesn't like someone who can challenge him on court, let alone liking someone challenging his standing in history books. He does not hate Nadal though (true in case of NOVAK).
As a Djokovic and Nadal fan, it has been a privilege to watch these two legends play. Their dominance together at the top of the game took tennis to another level of physical prowess and mental tenacity. Their 2012 Australian Open final was the greatest match of all time, just insane shotmaking, unrelentingly high quality, and both players showing a willingness to do whatever it takes and suffer for the title. It was an incredible experience to see Djokovic fight to his absolute limit and triumph over his great nemesis, especially after his brave performance in defeat at the US Open 2010 final.As a Federer and Nadal fan, I feel it has been a privilege to watch these two play. They have produced the greatest match of all time at Wimbledon 2008, and it shows Nadal's strengths the fact that he was able to push Prime Federer to 5 sets the year before at Wimbledon 2007.
Your quote sums up why the Swiss Fans didn't like Nadal from the beginning!PR stuff.
Federer is very honest and hardly hides his true feelings. Nadal OTOH pretends a lot on court and pressers. Fake guy. Still since Laver cup started they've been acting nicely to look as good friends - but that's purely for sake of money. I don't think Federer considers NADAL his friend. He is guy of really high self esteem (arrogant) - he doesn't like someone who can challenge him on court, let alone liking someone challenging his standing in history books. He does not hate Nadal though (true in case of NOVAK).
Your quote sums up why the Swiss Fans didn't like Nadal from the beginning!
PS: You do not know Spanish and, ergo, "his true feelings".
I love Roger for his game but I equally admire his personality. I like that arrogance. It suits so well for player of his talent. Not just Tennis talent he has got every quality to be successful in life. Throw him in any field he will come on top. His only drawback is too high emotional quotient. He thinks too much that ultimately puts pressure on him.
I feel like calling yourself a “Fedal fan” is like saying you‘re a Yankees and Red Sox fan, or a Barcelona and Real Madrid fan. It just doesn’t work.
Pick a lane and stick to it
I'm being honest here.
