CASPER10666 (September 3, 2008 at 5:39 pm)

yes Nadal is number 1 now...for a whole 3 weeks lets see what he can achieve first before you start handing out the great titles. Clay is a slower game and he has been successful in clay, but still has to prove his consistance in hard court. 12 months is only a start. They are in two difference leagues when it comes to the game of tennis. Nadal hits hard, gets in trouble hits harder,if that doesnt work....he hits harder. Beating the shit out of the ball does not make a good game of tennis.

danieldrownr (September 3, 2008 at 5:31 pm)

Roger is a legend and class act. Nadal is his nemesis(inflicter of retribution: 12-6) and the according to Borg, the greatest clay court champion the game has ever seen who is now proving his all court prowess.

CASPER10666 (September 3, 2008 at 3:35 pm)

I see it in his strength and foot work, even tho he is winning everything just now. Its still not as sharp as it was, it might take a few more months. Its not like he is taking time out to fully recover so I am sure it will take longer to recovery fully while still playing. I take my hat off to him.

CASPER10666 (September 3, 2008 at 3:33 pm)

I just see other players now adopting his style of play. They have not come up with anything new, there are sheep and shepherds and Roger is a shepherd. There has been on compettion to his game for years, so they cant beat him they copy him. Its a compliment really. Nadal, I know what to expect of him, hit it hard, if that doesnt work hit it harder, if that fails hit the shit out of it. Boring tennis.

ryan50500 (September 3, 2008 at 10:38 am)

True, he definatly doesn't look right.. yet.

diehardFedfan (September 3, 2008 at 7:41 am)

well...i do agree with you..i dont see anything new or special when i see him playing...

CASPER10666 (September 3, 2008 at 3:05 am)

Oh I like Nadal, dont get me wrong, but his game in my opinion is boring. We have tons of big hitters coming through now, I hope it doesnt kill the art of tennis. We might have to raise the net of soften the balls, or make the racket's smaller....lol

CASPER10666 (September 3, 2008 at 3:03 am)

Nadal's body is knackered...his knees are constantly strapped, his ankle and foot not plus he has constant blisters. He has had 12 injuries in the last 5 years and yes he is only 22. His body is telling him it wont last, he will be luck to still be around in 24 months. Roger is 5 years his senior with no stress injuries. Nadal game is writing cheques his body cant cash. Thats not hard work thats stupidity, who ever is working him like a donkey should think abit longer term.

CASPER10666 (September 3, 2008 at 2:57 am)

Nadal's body is knackered...his knees are constantly strapped, his ankle and foot not plus he has constant blisters. He has had 1

CASPER10666 (September 3, 2008 at 2:31 am)

Well when you cant train and have been playing when you shouldnt have been. Plus the recovery time is so long. Its not like a broken bone or virus, it doesnt take a few tablet or a splint and 6 wks later its fixed. This saps your strength for a very long time.Its a pretty hollow win for those who have won while he has been ill. They get angry coz they know its true. They could only beat him while he was ill. He is still not back to 100% yet you can see that in his the movement and strength.