to me it seems like Novak is the perfect combination of the two - he has the ability to craft and set up points like Federer, but he combines it with Nadal's physicality. just look at those drop shots that he sprinkled carefully throughout the first two sets - beautifully cloaked till the last second, and they were all set up after punishing shots that pushed Nadal well off the baseline.
the third set where Nadal seemed to say 'fuck it' and started trading blows instead of mixing in slices was thrilling to watch.
the third set where Nadal seemed to say 'fuck it' and started trading blows instead of mixing in slices was thrilling to watch.