Rafael Nadal defeated today the reigning champion at the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open in straight sets. 6-4 7-6. Three consecutive Masters 1000 trophies, he now has 18 btw & he's only 23..Only Nadal has achieved this. With the clay season brings all this, and he also gained his number 2 ranking back as well..  I think more than that though Rafa has proved how important the values of putting in the effort and hard work to improve as an athlete.

Roger has yet to find a solution I mean the guy tried today how many drop shots did he play? What about his shortening of points trying to get to net? I'm really not into recording stats & to be honest I just care about the W, like most fans, I just enjoy watching Roger grovel at Rafa's clay dusted feet...

This win; I think it's sends a clear message to Roger & to all of the other players, Rafa is back, claiming what is rightfully his, making records, breaking records, rewriting history.. This year we don't have a Rafa trying to push his body to the limits, we have a Rafa that's being careful with his scheduling, a Rafa with no real injury, a healthy mind & body.. Something to be feared nonetheless, 7 more days until Roland Garros, I have a feeling this will be one for the ages..I'm so honored to have the privilege, of being able to experience these times.. with clearly 2 of the best players to ever play the game..& definitely the King Of Clay..





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