Federer vs Nadal First & Last Clay Dance: 15 Years Apart

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Relive the most beautiful rivalry of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as it started on the clay first in 2004 then their final blockbuster match in 2019. Arguably the beginning of Federer’s mental block and Nadal’s grip over their rivalry was a result of his dominance on clay which shattered Federer’s confidence. Nadal beat Federer on the dirt so easily, and the rest of the tour as a fact, because of his athleticism, his ability to construct points, and Federer's struggles with high balls on the backhand side:

-Clay slows the ball: The clay surface slows the ball down more than grass, allowing Nadal to use his athleticism to set up his points and forehand.
-Nadal's athleticism: Nadal's athleticism helps him construct points on clay.
-Federer struggles with high balls: Federer's technique and grip are better suited to lower balls, so he can struggle when the ball is high. When this happens, he often drops the ball short and into the center of the court.

Nadal is known as the "King of Clay" and has won
14 French Open titles and 63 ATP Tour events on clay. #tennis #nadal #federer #rafaelnadal #rogerfederer #goat #goats