"Players’ speed matters more on clay than other courts, and Nadal is the fastest on tour"
That's an odd thing to say. I would think that Djokovic is the fastest of the major players.
That's an odd thing to say. I would think that Djokovic is the fastest of the major players.
The primary reason is that Nadal simply generates more topspin, which has been known for a long time, and the spin of the ball has more impact on a clay court. Nadal's grip is "full western" while Federer and Djokovic both have more traditional forehand grips.