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Can't say I agree with Roig, if this is what they think then Rafa needs several new voices. Rafa is cramping after a two set match. I'm not following their logic at all. This also puts a target on Rafa's back. Keep it between the lines. I hate when people talk about things that are in the future, the future is unknown.

Francisco Roig: ´Now Rafael Nadal Can Compete With All But Novak Djokovic´

Tennis - Second coach for Rafael Nadal, Francisco Roig talked about the moment of form of the Spaniard and how Djokovic remains the only player he can´t beat now ..

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Rafael Nadal  07 Aug 2015 Francisco Roig has been following Rafael Nadal over the years, during specific windows of the season in which Toni Nadal prefers to take a moment to rest from the continuous traveling around the World. As Nadal approaches the hard court season after having won the title in Hamburg, Roig decided to share his thoughts on the current moment of form of the 14-time Grand Slam champion. Nadal has won the US Open twice in his career, in 2010 - completing his career Grand Slam - and in 2013. In both occasions, the Spaniard topped Novak Djokovic in the final.
Speaking to Tennis Topic, Roig explained what the victory in Germany means for Rafael and his motivations.

"It is always good to win, especially before the start of an important part of the season such as the North American hard court swing. There is a change in surface and thus a need to adapt to the new conditions. It is a success that helps in the right motivation and approach to the practice sessions. It was fundamental to leave Hamburg as the winners. If that wasn't the case, the approach to the North American season would have been different" revealed Roig.

What is it that really happened to Rafa in this 2015 season?

"The lack of consistency is a symptom of a lack of confidence. Some tournaments went bad, he didn't play how he wanted. When it was time to compete, Rafael didn't do as he had done in the past 10 years. I think it is normal for that to happen considering how long Rafael has been on the top of his game. Despite all that happened this year, Rafael is No 6 in the race after Hamburg. The goal is to finish in the top 5 and conclude the season in the best possible way to do well at the US Open and start well the 2016 season" said Francisco to the media.

Then Roig talked about Nadal's competitors on the top of men's tennis...

"Thinking of points yes, we can say that Murray, Federer and Djokovic are not reachable at the moment. Focusing on the level, Novak Djokovic is a spot above everyone else, but I don't think he is better than the other years. Maybe it was Nadal who was being a shade on him in the last part of the season. On a single match Rafael can beat anyone: Federer, Murray, Wawrinka...are all players he can create difficulties to. Let's not forget that in the past years Nadal and Djokovic made the difference in the last part of the season in terms of points. The rankings speak and they tell that Djokovic is on top, with a strong lead over the rest. I can say that in the United States this year Rafael will be able to compete against anyone, but Novak Djokovic" revealed Roig.

Roig also said he believes Rafael Nadal will manage to get back to the levels where he belongs. Being that Nadal has started losing matches more on a mental point of view, there is a chance to build the necessary confidence with wins and then use that confidence to win more matches against the best players, knowing that Rafael hasn't suddenly forgotten how to play tennis.