Roger Federer breezed through to another major in Australia. He destroyed Andy Murray, who was just clipping along until he ran into the beast from Switzerland. Nadal was just amazing two years ago, but it's a simple fact that you can't play like he does and stay healthy. He just absorbs too much abuse on all his joints, especially his knees. It was said that his knees are that of someone a decade older, and I think that's being generous. The PTI boys were debating who could challenge Federer with Nadal failing to be able to get himself near 100% and the correct response is nobody. There isn't a player on the men's side that can beat Federer unless Roger stops working hard at tennis.
Federer's greatness is derived from the simple fact that he is an amazing athlete. He covers the court like a clay court player much shorter. He floats around the court in an effortless manner that allows him to be in position to hit winners on shots that other players couldn't even get to. Nadal could transition from defense to offense in the blink of an eye, but there is no other player who has the game to be able to force Federer to hit backhands like Nadal. Del Potro bludgeoned Federer into a tough win at the US Open, but he clearly didn't build on that momentum this offseason. We have our great hope in Andy Roddick, but if he hasn't figured it out yet, it isn't going to happen. Roddick can push him at Wimbledon just because his serve can be untouchable, but a victory would still be shocking. Federer can roll to as many majors as he feels like winning as long as he decides to keep trying and not just be a stay-at-home dad. It's just disturbing to watch him not play ALL that well, and just demolish Andy Murray. It's unreal to think that we have probably 5 or so years to watch Federer maintain this level and just crush people.
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