2006-06-11 18:31:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
Nadal owns Federer....I hate to say it...but it's true.
2006-06-11 18:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by schizerbone 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
He's proven he stands a chance. He took him to 5 sets in Rome, and almost managed the same in the French Open final. He even had 2 match points in Rome.
It will be tough though. The clay takes the sting out of Federer's shots, giving Nadal more time to react. Federer's usually smooth movement looks somewhat awkward on clay too. In addition, being the shotmaker, the long rallies can lead to him sometimes picking the wrong shot. With Nadal's game being much more stripped down, he certainly doesn't have the same problem.
Federer doesn't seem to like playing the role of underdog either. His usual look of confidence just isn't there on the dirt.
If he gets enough chances against Nadal, he's bound to clip him sometime, though. Especially without the pressure of the "Roger Slam" bearing down on him. A few matches against Nadal away from the red stuff wouldn't hurt his chances either.
2006-06-12 15:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by rammsteinfan-1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Roger Federer is the best tennis player in the world. Nadal Beat him on clay. So I think that Roger Federer has a BIG chance on clay.
2006-06-12 18:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Federer can't defeat the king of clay court -Rafael Nadal. Rafael Nadal is the best player in the world for claycourt.
2006-06-12 06:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by Ikram 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nadal on clay court is Federer's great challenge of his career. he's lost on at least 3 occassions to him this year alone. Don't think anyone's beaten Federer so many times in recent years. Federer's may need to even go to another level to beat him which only makes their matches more exciting!
2006-06-13 12:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by daniel_nunis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clay court always favours spaniards,coz they are used to that in their native land.So I think Nadal has a greater chance of winning than Fed.
2006-06-12 02:22:55 · answer #6 · answered by lucy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Watch next clay court battle between them.
2006-06-12 01:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by sbbaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
federer is the number one he is the best even in in dust he show that its hard so hard beat,,,dont worry federer wiil get roland garros soon,,cos nadal just play well but he is not than great as roger......roger wimbledon and ny are yours,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nadal,...u a good,,,but not the best...
2006-06-12 01:40:25 · answer #8 · answered by AngelQuimera 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nopes. If I were you I would put my money on Nadal
2006-06-12 02:32:42 · answer #9 · answered by simba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well not at the moment. his play just fell apart
2006-06-12 01:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by motown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋