The key difference is that all those other players have two handed backhands that can deal better with Rafa's forehand topspin crosscourt. Verdasco can go forehand to forehand, so it is a different geometry in the court. I can't find how to quote a second message, but Kirkus posts that he hopes those ridiculous comparisons with Tiger Woods will now cease. I agree. Federer plays a sport, not a game. Tiger Woods has no right to be compared to Roger.