Do you think Roger and Rafa always push each other to the next level of tennis?

Question

I think that when these two dudes get on court they up their level of play by 2 or 3 levels. Its like though they are rivals, they actually have made each other better, because they push each other so hard just to win. Neither gives an inch, and it makes their head to head matches phenomenal.

Answer 1

I do. They're the best tennis players right now. and I think when playing they bring out the best in each other. It's great to watch.

Answer 2

Not always, but definitely they did today.  I couldn't believe how hard they were hitting the ball and how few errors they made, and how well both players defended. And the momentum swings after both rain delays, not to mention all match long, in which there were at least 4 different times that I was convinced that one or the other player was going to win, and each time it was denied by the other! And just the sheer  drama of it all, with darkness encroaching no less! It was an epic final to say the least.  .

Answer 3

Yes, they are on a totally different level.  It's always amazing to watch them play... well, maybe with the exception of the last French Open finals.  That was just painful.  :P

It's also amazing to me that despite the fact that they are superior to everyone else who is playing today, they both remain humble, gracious and completely likeable.

I'm first and foremost a Federer fan, but if Federer has to lose the number 1 spot, I totally would not mind if it went to Nadal.  He deserves it, not only because he is a great player, but also because he seems like a really great person!

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Yeah, I agree. And I think they both have said that they make the other better, because when they play each other it requires from them the best they can give.

Answer 6

well they ARE 2 or 3 levels above the rest anyway!

Answer 7

Yes.  Roger and Rafa are the next best thing to tennis since the Sampras and Agassi rivalry :)