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Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has revealed the unlikely inspirations behind his success in the dugout, as he admitted he has looked beyond football as he looks to sustain the club’s trophy hunt. The Spanish master has ackowledged that he looks to the all-conquering tennis superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as role models in his quest.

Roger Federer Congratulates Rafael Nadal on Breaking Grand Slam Record

His transition from a midfield maestro to a legendary figure on the touchline has seen him emerge as one of the most influential coaching talents in history. Taking tactical inspriation from the seminal work of former Blaugrana boss Johan Cruyff, he instilled his trademark style at Barça en route to two Champions League titles between 2008 and 2012.

After leaving Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta behind over a decade ago, he further proved his managerial prowess with three Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich in Germany. One of the crowning moments of his coaching career came last season, however, as he finally ended Manchester City’s wait for a European Cup as part of a historic

When it comes to greatness in tennis, Roger Ferderer is a name that would certainly stand out on top. Throughout his years as a professional tennis player, he not only stunned everyone but also brought a unique touch to a game with his one-handed backhand. In an era that was majorly dominated by his rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic‘s 2 handed backhands, Federer changed the dynamics of the game.

Reflecting on the same, Jimmy Connors, in a recent podcast came ahead and went down the tennis line while revealing how one-handed backhand players brought more fun and excitement to the game.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Model Healthy Rivalry, Friendship – The Oberlin  Review

In a tennis world that is highly dominated by two-handed backhands, Roger Federer’s one-handed backhand is a mesmerizing nod to tradition. In a recent podcast, Brett Connors came ahead and appreciated its “cool” and “classic” appeal. On the other hand, Jimmy Connors suggested that it was “beautiful to watch.”

“There’s something really pretty about the one hander, you know, like when when, when they just load up and they extend and they’re kind of like, you know, their arms are spread apart and the chest goes out like if in front of their body they put throw everything into it. It’s a it’s kind of cool looking. It feels like kind of like classic like old school, you know what I mean?” said Brett while talking about the unique style that one-handed backhand players brought into the game.