Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Sports: Rafael Nadal - Definitely King of Clay Court

After convincingly winning his 4th Grand Slam title, all in French Open and clay court, Rafael Nadal - World No.2 in ATP Tour ranking - is definitely King of Clay Court. He crushed Roger Federer (currently World No.1) 6-1 6-3 6-0 in an almost perfect performance. Roger Federer still can't find way to beat Rafael Nadal, even after employed clay-specialist coach, and now have been beaten in 8 of 9 matches between them on clay. Only this French Open title still keep Roger Federer out of a perfect tennis career.

Rafael Nadal is a very kind and humble guy - never see him loose temper during the match - and also a very hard working and tough player, never give up until last point and always be able to make incredible comeback when left behind quite far in scoring... patiently collect point-by-point to win the set. 

Rafael Nadal's trademark is biting every trophy he won, see the picture!

He still have quite long way to overtake Roger Federer, who still shows the best of him in most of the tournaments he participate. He needs to prove himself in other surface and the next challenge is Wimbledon which he almost win last year after exhausted 5 sets match with Roger Federer. Still he has to keep his pace and not let Novak Djokovic (World No.3) pass him. Fortunately he still be able to hold Djokovic after 2 wins, both in semifinal, in clay court this year.

My wife is Rafael Nadal's big fan and can't miss any of his match!

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