10 reasons why you must watch Nadal instead of Federer

Labels: , , , , , Posted by hcfoo on Thursday, September 20, 2007 @ 6:38 PM

Okay, I've just checked out Ticketpro.com.my about the exhibition match for Malaysia Independence Tennis Festival and tickets are selling fast for the Clash of the Times match between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras. Many of the expensive seats were sold out!

Now, the same thing is not happening to the 'special match' (as mentioned in the Ticketpro website) between Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet. As Nadal's huge fan, I'm going to list my 10 reasons why you should watch Nadal vs Gasquet match instead of Federer vs Sampras.

Nadal vs Gasquet

Federer vs Sampras

1. For the energetic and young crowd.

For the boring and conservative crowd.

2. A lot of muscles and good looks.

Only hairy chests.

3. Better hairstyle.

Boring hairstyle and losing hair.

4. A lot of rally and running around. Expect a longer match that makes your money worth.

Big serve and a lot of aces. Expect a shorter match.

5. They are the new generation of tennis players that rule the tennis court.

Federer still rules the tennis court but Sampras has retired since 2002.

6. They are rivals in today’s tennis sport. Expect a ‘real match’.

Merely play for exhibition purpose. Not a ‘real match’.

7. Intense celebration whenever Nadal wins a point or a match.

Selamba or rarely showing any emotion when winning points or match.

8. Watch Nadal’s obsessive compulsive bum groping

Nothing unique

9. Left-handed player vs right-handed player is always more interesting to watch.

Right-handed vs right-handed.

10. Better choice of seats.

Limited choice of seats as many tickets has been sold out.

 

10 drop shot(s):

  1. TennisFan said,

    -Well the number of tickets that has been sold is already an indication why people prefer to watch the match of "The Clash of the Times" than the Special match. That already says it all.

    -Realistically, with the recent form of Gasquet (physically, mentally wise) he cannot give Nadal a "real match". But given that this is only an EXO, this match will end up with a 3-setter result.

    -Richard is not considered to be a rival of Nadal looking at his achievements even though I am huge fan of his talent. If that is Djokovic, then I think Nadal will be more pumped up playing against him because Nole is closing the gap towards him while Richard is currently ranked somewhere in the top 15.

    -The Clash of Times is a once in lifetime opportunity wherein everyone can witness Sampras and Federer playing against each in the court before Pete's hair will all be gone ;) In contrast to Gasquest and Nadal, you can still see them play against each other for many years to come.

    on 12:30 AM  


  2. hcfoo said,

    tennisfan: *clap hands* hahaha

    well said. anyway I'm just helping to intro and pull more people to watch Nadal in action ;)

    I grew up watching tennis and Sampras is my idol for many years. Federer is forever cool in his game and his performance is near to perfect. This guy is a classic. Will write something nice about them in the next post ;)

    on 12:49 AM  


  3. hcfoo said,

    i wonder if ticketpro can sponsor me the VIP box seat and arrange a meeting with Nadal so that I can run a full coverage in my blog? *going to bed and dream soon*

    on 12:51 AM  


  4. Ke said,

    haha...
    dont y'all recognize that Nadal's left hand is a bit 'bigger' than his right..?

    on 2:20 AM  


  5. FL Sam said,

    Well written. I know you are a Nadal fan. Personally, I will still go for the Clash of the Titans as this is a lifetime opportunity to see 2 great players.

    I like watch Nadal too for his strong fighting spirits and never give up attitude. :)

    Better go for both if we have the time. :)

    on 9:17 AM  


  6. hcfoo said,

    ke: hahaha...yep very obvious!

    sam: thanks! I agree Clash of the Times is still the one to watch out. Need to support my idol a bit here ;)

    on 9:32 AM  


  7. Che-Cheh said,

    Wow if ticketpro sponsor you...can you bring me along? hahaha I want to hug him. :D

    on 2:15 PM  


  8. hcfoo said,

    che-cheh: i will definitely consider to bring u along ;)

    on 3:16 PM  


  9. Niwanda said,

    I hear you girl! :) Rafa fans unite! :) :) :)

    I am first and foremost an Agassi fan (Rafa is 2nd - my pelapis to Andre if you will, cos my 3rd favourite (the mercurial Safin) is oh-so unpredictable. I KNEW he was not gonna win one more slam after that Oz Open title!).

    If you ask me, Agassi-Sampras is THE clash of the titans that I personally would prefer to see. But I suppose they've met too many times, while Fed-Sampras met only a few times. While they are the greatest of their time, no way is the match gonna be even stevens. So, it's just the idea of the two of them on court together eh?

    I sure miss Andre!!!

    -Proud to say that I was at Dre's last Slam final at the US Open 2005-

    allez.marat@gmail.com

    on 9:29 PM  


  10. Anonymous said,

    gosh u rock!!nadal rocks more..
    c'mon go get ur pic taken with nadal so u can get rid of the super imposed one..lol
    its funny

    on 10:58 PM  


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