Nadal's two forehands

[bakla]

It is well known that Nadal is right handed in his day to day activities, and that uncle Toni is responsible for Nadal playing with a left handed forehand.

But seeing that Nadal is naturally right handed, and has trained himself to use his left hand effectively as a forehand, he essentially has two forehands! A one handed forehand on his left and a two handed forehand on his right!

My question is, with the overwhelming advantage of playing with two forehands vs the field, why is Nadal not the unquestioned GOAT of tennis and winner of 30+ Grand Slam tournaments?

 

[Wimbledon2015ForKyrgios]

His 2-handed forehand isn't that good, either. The arrogance of Tio, thinking Nadal could just train with his left handed forehand and his backhand would naturally be good.

 

[Gary Duane]

His 2-handed forehand isn't that good, either. The arrogance of Tio, thinking Nadal could just train with his left handed forehand and his backhand would naturally be good.

It worked for Rosewall.

But I think Nadal's serve is not as natural as it would have been as a rightie, also like Rosewall.

 

[tennis_commentator]

I'm right-handed (and was born right-handed 100%) but I only kick left-footed, never felt comfortable using my right foot.

 

[D.Nalby12]

In 2009 Nadal really had two forehands and today he has two backhands.

 

[tennis_commentator]

Nadal's slice backhand is one of my favorite in tennis history.

 

[tennis_commentator]

I think a lot of right-handers kick with their left foot because you can use the right foot to anchor you into the ground and keep balance while you kick.