Rafael Nadal Davis Cup analysis: Nadal loses to Botic van de Zandschulp of Netherlands
Briefly

In 2024, having a big first serve is regulation; it's on return where the edge of the great players lies. Men's tennis now involves collecting as many free points on missed returns or aces or easy balls that float back as possible.
Nadal's serve is driving him away from tennis more than anything else. Despite being crucial to his past success, its current limitations have rendered him vulnerable in critical matches.
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