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Why this Federer fan and a Rafa hater wants Nadal to win this time

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Dear Rafael Nadal, There are things that I have loved to watch in my life and a package of that would comprise of - a Federer backhand, a Tendulkar straight drive, a Messi nutmeg through pass and a Lin Dan net wobble (as one commentator named it). As apparent as it may look, let me further clarify, I am a believer of methods than the madness, of poise and elegance rather than raw power. One thing that I hate to love is that top spinning forehand winner; that which brought down the likes of perhaps the greatest, Roger Federer, to his knees.  I followed your career sincerely, not with interest but with fear and even a tinge of hatered as you stole one grandslam after the other from Feder. I watched that Wimbledon final you lost. It was not the first time that Federer had out-tempered an opponent and certainly not the last. We had all seen Roddick come so close and give it his all only to be outclassed by Federer year after year. I can't say that I didn't appreciate your...