![]() ![]() He became the popular hero who linked the past with the future and the standard for all future comparisons.įedal was born at the perfect time when social media and streaming technology came of age. His liquid-whip forehand, changes of pace and graceful textbook skills would be reproduced in every tennis club around the world. ![]() His mastery of shot variety earned the "genius" moniker that set new standards for offensive precision. Indeed, Nadal was the lionhearted answer to Federer’s ATP dominance that saw the Swiss dominate the ATP tour with 11 major titles in four calendar years (2004-07).įederer was the beautiful artist with ballet footwork and a mathematician’s mind. ![]() He was architect and gladiator he could grind through long rallies and matches like he was the spiritual descendant of Bjorn Borg-the original king of clay. Tennis’ golden era arrived when teenage Nadal showcased his relentless fire to vanquish the mighty Federer in the 2005 French Open semifinals.įierce and methodical, the Spaniard introduced a bludgeoning forehand that produced his whirly, devilish topspin. ![]()
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