Choosing your battles is one of the keys to his current success against Rafa. Stay away from clay if you want to beat Rafa is the number one rule for Fed. His transformation also has to do with his racket change and the backhand strategies available to him once he mastered the frame. In tennis rackets size matters. You won't see any standard pre-1980's frames winning matches in any profession tournaments or even being used. The equipment is just that much better.
His style of physical play is clearly taking a toll. Hang tough Rafa.
LA times article on Fed/Rafa match, and Sharapova win.
Maria Sharapova Wins title
Regarding Maria Sharapova. It is great to see her on the winning side of tennis once again.
LA times article on Fed/Rafa match, and Sharapova win.
Maria Sharapova Wins title
Regarding Maria Sharapova. It is great to see her on the winning side of tennis once again.
