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All true General.  But to just out rally the other guy, you have to be more fit. 
And I don't think Rafa is close at this point. I don't see how he could be. He had the back issues which had to prevent him from training hard enough.
He had to protect the back first, if he wanted to continue playing, and then hope that his natural fitness and skills would be enough to win.
And against many it was enough, but not against Nole.

Looks like his back is ok, but who knows?  If it is ok, he should be out on the clay almost every day for at least 4 hours.
I hear guys like Muster and Borg sometimes put in 6-8 hours/day.

Respectfully,
masterclass