The King of Clay or Something More?

Ever since bursting onto the scene Rafael Nadal or "Rafa" as we like to call him he has shown us the sheer ferocity and explosiveness he has brought to the game which we have grown to watch in utter amazement since a guy named Roger something.

From his passing shots to his running down of balls and to his incredible top Spin Rafa brings us a style of play that is admirable and downright wonderful to watch. I could be wrong but I think we started noticing this star in the making when he won the Monte Carlo championship against Guillermo Corea at only the age of 18 at this was the same year he won his first Rolland Garros.

From the start of his career the prowess he had on clay was a delight to witness and thus, resulting in the alias "The King of Clay" his record on the Clay courts are astonishing to say the least (may even be an under statement) but 5 Rolland Garros, 2 Wimbledon and 1 Australian Titles now to the stars name can we say that the King of Clay could be something more he is clearly solidifying his dominance in the tennis world and only at the age of 24 and to have 8 championships to his name (along the likes of Agassi) is truly amazing and I think its sae to say Rafa is a phenom like none other in this game.

He is definitely in the debate as one of the greats and has definitely deterred Federer from getting more titles to his name, lets face it if Rafa was not kicked out of the French last year by Soderling I think Rolland Garros would have always eluded the Swiss Great but I am not debating about who is better Rafa or Roger because that debate is pointless, what Roger has done for the game is greatly appreciated and can never be duplicated the level of dominance he played with was unbelievable.

However, we cannot rule out that a new Sheriff is town and as hard as Roger is battling sooner or later he would have to pass on the torch to Rafa. I mean Rafa still has to be more consistent on the Hard Courts and maybe the U.S. maybe his Achilles heel but time is certainly on his side in chasing the Career Grand Slam (which really solidifies you as the greats to have played).

This generation of Tennis Players are filled with amazing talent but it is all too clear that Rafa the "King of the Court" is ahead of the Pack

Mr.Phillips out...Peace!!