2009 Heartbreak Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final for the 3rd time in 2009. The match went to 16-14 in the fifth set with Roddick being almost unbreakable during the final showdown. Roddick’s close loss to Federer as well as his out muscling of Andy Murray in the semifinals did revive…
Category: Rafael Nadal
Why not Grind with Nadal?
Everyone knows that Rafael Nadal likes to play long points and plays slowly between points. My theory has always been that Rafa has the best powers of concentration on tour so playing slowly gives Nadal a comparative advantage. A long match means that his opponent’s mind may wonder. Throw in Nadal’s exuberance and physique and…
