Roger Federer is a guitar solo, Rafael Nadal is like heavy metal: Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz, a bassist and lyricist for rock band Fall Out Boy, recently compared Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's games to particular styles of music. According to Wentz, Federer's game is "incredibly beautiful" like a guitar solo, while Nadal's game resembles "heavy metal."

Wentz was present at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden during the ongoing BNP Paribas Open, where Tennis.com caught up with him for a brief chat.

When asked to describe the playing styles of some players, Wentz offered his take on Federer, Nadal, and Serena Williams.

“He’s (Roger Federer) a guitar solo,” said Wentz. “When you see him play, you’re seeing something that is so incredibly beautiful.

“With them (Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams) it’s impending doom - heavy metal, relentless, coming out like a train, just super heavy," he added.

Pete Wentz performing at the GO90 Live in 2016

Wentz also went on to reveal that he was "influenced" by Andre Agassi's tennis.

The rock artist is also admittedly a fan of Nick Kyrgios' athleticism and personality.

“I like him a lot,” said Wentz. “He’s athletically off the charts. I like a little wild side, a little personality.”

Amongst the women, he claimed to admire Aryna Sabalenka's "intensity."

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Rafael Nadal eyes 4th Indian Wells title, Roger Federer returns to tennis court

Rafael Nadal ousted Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday for his 20th straight win this season.

Alcaraz threatened during the match, but the 35-year-old used all his experience to navigate the teenager's raw power and extremely windy conditions and advance to the final.

The three-time Indian Wells champion will face home favorite Taylor Fritz in Sunday's summit clash. Fritz has made it into the final of a Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career.

Elsewhere, Roger Federer took to social media to reveal that he had resumed on-court tennis training.

The Swiss has been missing ever since he underwent a third surgery on his knee last August after aggravating the injury during the grass season.

Even though the 20-time Major winner will turn 41 this August, he has set his sights on one last comeback. That said, Wimbledon, his favorite tournament, might arrive a tad too soon.

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