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Nadal

10 Rafael Nadal Matches that Made him the King of Clay

In front of 25,000 passionate fans, 17-year-old Rafael Nadal made history in the 2004 Davis Cup final, defeating Andy Roddick 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-2 to become the youngest player to win a live rubber in a Davis Cup final. Spain triumphed 3-1, with Carlos Moya sealing the victory over Roddick. Nadal, fresh off an injury setback, had a breakout year, clinching his first ATP title in Sopot and stunning the tennis world with victories over top players like Roger Federer. This was the onset of his spectacular clay career.

Didn’t he lose just one match last year on hard court or something like that? His record is ridiculous.

He is so quick, he can move around the court with ease, he can hit big powerful shots.

“It wasn’t a great match for spectators but he did what he needed to do. I think Sinner’s level was pulled down by Zverev’s performance.

“Alexander Zverev is a very good player so it is frustrating, but I think we have to reflect on how far he has come since ripping his ankle to pieces. That is one heck of an effort.

He has got himself back to where he was, after missing a lot of tennis, and has got himself up to speed very well. He has been in two Grand Slam finals, so what is the next step?

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