Rafa Wins on the Grass Once Again
Rafa Wins on the Grass Once Again | 
It took just 2 hours and 13 minutes for the Spaniard to win his second Wimbledon title at the All England Club. Though he is once again the champion, most would not have bet at the beginning of this year or even the beginning of this week that he would be holding up the trophy.
Plagued by a knee injury at the end of last year and beginning of this year, many questioned if he would be able to be at the top of the game since his style of play is so physical and therefore stressful on the body. However, he did recapture the French Open title after a very successful clay court season this year.
As he stepped onto the courts of Wimbledon two weeks ago, he still had a 7 match win streak because of his victory in 2008 and his withdrawal in 2009. He found himself in trouble in the early rounds against unassuming adversaries. And so were the knees. He called for a trainer in one of his matches, which created an air of doubt around him.
But, since those early round stumbles, he has been on cruise control. Beating very worthy opponents such as Robin Soderling, Andy Murray, and finalist, Tomas Berdych.
Berdych did start off well, and did have opportunities, but the Spaniard never really allowed the Czech to get in the match. Nadal kept the rallies long, held his serve, and was able to break when given the opportunity; all that Nadal could ask for.
So once again Rafael Nadal is Wimbledon champion. He was just one step quicker and one thought quicker than anybody else.
Topics: Adversaries, Andy Murray, Champion, Clay Court, Cruise Control, England Club, French Open, French Open Title, Grass, Knee Injury, Knees, Rafael Nadal, Rallies, Robin Soderling, Spaniard, Tomas Berdych, Top Of The Game, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Title, Worthy Opponents
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