Do you think nadal can incorporate a powerful and much flatter serve in preparation for faster surfaces?

Question

Do you think nadal can incorporate a powerful and much flatter serve in preparation for faster surfaces?

Answer 1

Yeah, without a doubt. But again, I don't really think serving is his real strength right now although more aces are showing up nowadays.

But I just thought maybe he shouldn't top spin so much in faster surfaces? Maybe work on hitting a flat ball?

Answer 2

I dont think so.  His second serve is a strong slice kicking up at his opponent.  Cant see him changing style like a golfer does.  He does look like an Apache tho, lets see if he can continue to put the Indian sign on Roger.

The Wimbledon grass is slower nowadays favouring baseliners (sadly).

Answer 3

Who says he can't? There is still room for improvement. Anything that Nadal wants in his game to be stronger, he has the will power to do it.

Answer 4

Yes, I believe he can. But he will struggle because the motion on his serve is not a motion that gives you too much power. He needs a Federer/Djokovic type motion. He hits a lot of spin, and it will take time to adjust. I DO believe that he can, though.

Answer 5

I think that Nadal can incorporate a flat serve for fast surfaces but that would be like anybody else, and uncle Toni might object to it... Many of the players have that style and their opponents know how to give a winning return for that. Rafa's style is unique and that's the reason why he wins a lot of matches--if he stays healthy of course.