{"id":319,"date":"2025-08-27T10:53:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rethinkingvis.com\/58-2\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:53:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:53:16","slug":"58-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rethinkingvis.com\/visualizations\/58","title":{"rendered":"Speed and Spin: Nadal\u2019s Lethal Forehand &#8211; ReThinking Visualization"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2011\/09\/01\/sports\/tennis\/Speed-and-Spin-Nadals-Lethal-Forehand.html\" title=\"Speed and Spin: Nadal\u2019s Lethal Forehand\">Speed and Spin: Nadal\u2019s Lethal Forehand<\/a><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Rafael Nadal\u2019s forehand is a rare combination of speed and tremendous topspin, making it one of the most lethal weapons in tennis. The New York Times created a video visualization that allows users to better understand the secrets of his success. 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