In the early part of the movie “Troy”, Brad Pitt as Achilles strikes down a giant with his sword, and then yells out at the stunned opposing army, “Is there no one else?” That scene reminds me of just how good Rafael Nadal is on clay. And especially so after he just struck down Roger Federer once again in convincing, if not humiliating, fashion 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 to win his fourth straight Roland Garros and all but etch his name as the greatest of clay court player ever.
Instead of the gracious victory speech and the congratulatory processions that followed, I’d rather have seen Nadal make like Achilles, rip the microphone and shout out to the crowd and worldwide TV audience, “Is there no one else? IS THERE NO ONE ELSE?” Because at the moment there is no one else. There simply is no one capable of beating Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. Roger Federer simply isn’t guy. He failed for a fourth straight year today. Novak Djokovic tried and he too, failed, having yet to accumulate a single set in three meetings. So who is going to beat him? Anyone? If there someone, I have not seen him Read full article here...Nadal Punishes Federer for Fourth French Open by Sean Randall
Showing posts with label French open 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label French open 2008. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Nadal vs Federer French Open 2008... Clay...
It really is true ... Nadal is SO DOMINANT on clay that it just makes Roger look bad. I mean seriously though... a clay ball here and there , let try to adapt a little more effectively Mr. #1 player in the world!
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