Rafael Nadal's energy is brutal, says coach
Rafael Nadal' coach Francis Roig spoke about the Spanish player's around the net winner against Marin Cilic in the US Open fourth round. The Barcelona native said: "It was a moment of ultimate adrenaline, but it was not the best I think. It's a nice, amazing point that makes people go crazy. They like the show and Rafa likes it too. Rafa brings show without wanting it, because he is like this. He gives a lot of energy to the people and he likes it a lot. The energy he spreads on the court is brutal. We know this is New York and that it's loud when he plays and everything is different, but it's nice. For his respect and humility, Rafa has a very good connection with people. It was a bit strange match. Cilic was not playing well and in the beginning he did not hit the ball in a clear way. Rafa wins the first set easy and that makes me calm, but in the second he drops, he starts playing shorter balls and he let his opponent lead the rallies. That's a bit dangerous because we had doubtful moments, but then he came forward and the match changed."
On Nadal increasing his second serve speed, Roig added: "It's especially about your mind. If you are hitting second serves at a 145km/h average and you have to get to 165, you have to be prepared because you do not achieve it over two days. There is a lot of difference and you do not have to hit double faults in your attempt to reduce it. It's a transiction where you have to generate more strength and it depends on the movement of your body."
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