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This generation belongs to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, but once even they had their idols. A legend in his time, former Argentine player Guillermo Vilas has had a lasting effect on the Swiss-Spanish duo.
In ‘Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score’, a documentary about the Argentine, Federer and Nadal talk about the influence of this great player. His story is a big-hearted tennis story.
“Guillermo was one of those players who left their mark”: Roger Federer
Although regarded as one of the best clay court players, Vilas failed to reach the top. Apparently, it wasn’t him, but the old tennis ranking systems that kept him away. Based on an average point system, the rules meant that the more you played, the more points you lost. His account at the end of his career is still incredible (950 wins to 293 losses).
While Roger Federer’s career is much brighter than most, it does not diminish his admiration for Vilas.
“He was an incredible fighter, he will never tire, he should have been the No. 1 in the world, but that’s okay, the ranking system was different at the time and it wasn’t rewarding to play much.
However, the Argentine still managed to charm many with his game. With four Grand Slam titles and 62 ATP singles titles, Vilas remained at the top of his game until his retirement.
Federer adds, “Guillermo was one of those players who made an impression, especially when it comes to the work ethic for the next generation of players. “
But Federer is not the only one who admires Guillermo. World No. 2 Rafael Nadal is also a fan of the former player.
“Taking the rival out of his comfort zone”: Guillermo’s lesson to Nadal
Nadal, however, returns to meet him early in his career.
“I remember something he said to me when I was very young. He told me that anyone can run back and forth, but running back and forth was always a bit more difficult. “
‘The King of Clay’ continued, “You have to try to get the opponent out of his comfort zone.“
Words of wisdom from someone you admire can change your life. Along the same lines, Federer and Nadal have constantly pushed and challenged each other. It could also be said that their great rivalry is a large part of their great individual success.
@Rafael Nadal Y @Roger Federer talking about 🇦🇷 Legend @GuilleVilasOK in his documentary “Settling the Scores” pic.twitter.com/e4fNgQF3lE
– Tennis medal (@TennisFedal) November 3, 2020
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