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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain is congratulated by Andy Roddick of the United States after their singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 22, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain is congratulated by Andy Roddick of the United States after their singles match during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 22, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal has rewritten history after returning to tennis in stunning fashion this season. The Spaniard has won back-to-back Grand Slams taking his tally to 22 in his glorious career. Nadal makes his return this week to Wimbledon three years after his last appearance.
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The former World No.1 is known for his amazing shot making from the baseline. However, one former legend believes another underrated aspect of his game goes fairly unnoticed.
Andy Roddick talks up Nadal’s volleying ability
Roddick, a former No.1 himself, has faced Nadal on multiple occasions in his career. The American believes that Nadal has impressive skills when he makes his move to the net. In a post on Twitter, Roddick said, “Nadal might have the best volleys in the world.”
https://twitter.com/andyroddick/status/1541816148689297410
“Doesn?t get talked about because he doesn?t come forward that often. Love seeing it on the grass. Similar to Hewitt. Short list of best volleys in our generation. Just didn?t have to do it that often, ,” he concluded.
The pair met on 10 occasions with Nadal dominating the match-ups with 7 wins. Roddick retired from professional tennis after the 2012 US Open. The 39-year-old has won 32 ATP singles title in his career, with his biggest win coming at the 2003 US Open.
Rafael Nadal battled past his persistent foot issue to be at Wimbledon
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Nadal has been undergoing radiofrequency treatment for his ailing foot after his win in Paris. However, he also took a break this season with a rib injury. Despite the injuries, Nadal has produced some of the best tennis of his career.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts in his Men’s Singles semi-final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day eleven of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Seeded 2nd at Wimbledon, the Spaniard is aiming for a calendar Grand Slam achieved only by the legendary Rod Laver. Additionally, Nadal has not won at the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2010.
Will the 22-time Grand Slam winner continue his impressive win streak and claim an incredible hat-trick? Will anyone be able to stop the ‘Rampant Spaniard’?
