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You clearly havent watched a match between Nadal and Djokovic in the past 3 years then. Back to back 5 hour matches without getting tired isnt superhuman? please. Look at what happens to a "normal" player after a long 5 setter. They are exhausted in the next match.
Why do you think the likes of Nadal and Djokovic are "mentally tough", its because they know they have superior fitness to everyone. And staying fresh is vital to be able to maintain a high level of technical performance deep in the match. If youre tired, your concentration suffers too.
Federer doesnt win only 50% of 5 setters because he is mentally weaker than Nadal and Djokovic. Its because he doesnt have the fitness to destroy lesser fit opponents in the 5th.
That said, Federer is obviously doping too.
Why do you think the likes of Nadal and Djokovic are "mentally tough", its because they know they have superior fitness to everyone. And staying fresh is vital to be able to maintain a high level of technical performance deep in the match. If youre tired, your concentration suffers too.
Federer doesnt win only 50% of 5 setters because he is mentally weaker than Nadal and Djokovic. Its because he doesnt have the fitness to destroy lesser fit opponents in the 5th.
That said, Federer is obviously doping too.