Rafael Nadal shouldn't be playing the sit back and wait game, says coach
In an interview, as quoted by the ATP, Rafael Nadal's coach Francis Roig commented on his working relationship with the Spanish player. Roig, who has been Nadal's co-coach since 2005, said: “Well, we still have our differences about that ... [laughs]. Both Charly [Carlos Moya] and I would rather have him build on the foundation that's led to where he is today, but it's hard to persuade Rafa sometimes. We'd rather he be more assertive than continue to sit back and wait. It is one thing to have an arsenal of weapons and a whole other thing to be swayed into utilising it. I think Rafa has been coming around to that little by little. In his mind, he's managed to win Grand Slams without playing this ‘refined’ way; he's gained praise and found success by engaging in drawn-out affairs and wearing down opponents."
Roig believes Nadal has evolved a lot over the years: “These days, he's dictating play more; he shouldn't be playing the ‘sit back and wait’ game. I think he is realising the value of building up a point with a more pointed attack and he's evolving into a more well-rounded player in the process."
Nadal defeated the Australian John Millman in a straight-set first round on Tuesday to book a second round clash against the Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis who is slowly coming back after multiple injuries.
from Tennis World USA https://ift.tt/2UlxOte
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