I think Nadal actually differs from most players in that he 'plays the point'. Most of the great players are said to lift in important situations such as servi

I think Nadal actually differs from most players in that he 'plays the point'. Most of the great players are said to lift in important situations such as service break opportunities or tie breaks. Perhaps if you have such amazing stamina that you can go flat out all the time then this might be the best strategy. But for most mortals (including many greats) prioritising is an important skill that should be used.