On Ep. 6, Joel, Amy and Gill speculate on legacy of the 2020 US Open, tackling the widely debated question: will the champion deserve an asterisk?   Then, following Roger Federer last week, we transition into things recreational players can learn from Rafael Nadal's game. Everyone can agree his mentality is legendary. Debates emerge on the subject of tactics: is classical Spanish tennis- with emphasis on consistency, fitness, racket speed and great footwork- at odds with recent data about the importance of rallies under four shots? Regardless, Nadal has developed as much more than a classic clay court grinder. We discuss.

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