The Clay King reigns Supreme
I suppose I can’t say I told you so in a blog, but if I could I would. Rafael Nadal showed the world why he’s in the undisputed champion on clay Sunday. He defeated Number One Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 in Monaco.
While the Spaniard’s game has been top notch throughout the tournament, Federer has struggled a bit. His backhand was off against Andreas Seppi and his technical malfunctions continued Sunday. In his battle against Nadal, it was Federer’s forehand that wouldn’t cooperate. And the Swiss Bomber knew it.
“It rarely happens to me. It’s the best shot of my game,” Federer confessed afterward.
Regardless of Federer’s problems, this was a title Nadal was destined to win. He has won here at Monte Carlo the last two years and has been playing some of the finest tennis of his career during this year’s tournament. Not to mention that with this win, his streak of clay victories stands at 67 and his fifth consecutive win on clay over The Rog.
So Number One and Number Two are back at it again.
While Nadal has Federer’s number on Clay, Federer owns Nadal on grass. Over the course of the summer it will be interesting how this rivalry plays out. Though Nadal has won this battle, Federer may still win the war.
Never thought I’d see it.
Switzerland
versus
Spain
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