Spain’s tennis superstar Rafael Nadal insists it’s not true that he doesn’t get along with six-time ATP champion Nick Kyrgios. Nadal, 34, and Kyrgios, 25, have a sulphurous history, but the Spaniard insists there is no grudge between the two as he is no fan of resentment.
“People say I don’t get along with Kyrgios. It’s not true. I once told him what I had to say and that’s it. The truth is that I am. too tired to hold a grudge, “said Nadal, Corriere della Sera tweeted.
Nadal and Kyrgios have faced each other eight times during their careers. The Canberra native, former world number 13, has enjoyed success against Nadal as he has beaten the Spaniard three times and has proven time and time again he is capable of competing with the 20-time Grand Slam champion. .
Kyrgios praised Rafael Nadal a few days ago.
Nadal, ranked world number 2, absolutely destroyed world number 1 Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros to win a record 13th title in Paris and tie Roger Federer on the list of greatest Grand Slam record won with 20 major titles to their name. .
Kyrgios said seeing Nadal win the Roland Garros title wasn’t something he didn’t expect to see. “I wasn’t surprised when I saw Rafael Nadal making his way into the Roland Garros draw,” Kyrgios told Courtside Huddle.
“It’s his favorite court, he loves playing it and he’s only lost two games in his entire career. Honestly, in my opinion, I don’t think we’re going to see something like this again.
Someone so dominant on a surface, he etched his name with those of the greats, You could say he’s the best on this court. “Kyrgios, now ranked 44th in the world, admitted that he and Nadal had differences, but that he could not take anything away from the greatness of the Spaniard.
“If you take Federer, he’s the most dominant player of all time, but as far as that era goes, it’s actually Rafa, it’s actually a very long debate.” , Kyrgios added.
“We had our differences when we played against each other. We’re fiery, we’re competitors and we’re going to tackle each other. But at the same time, I’m not going to take anything away from his merit, that’s an absolute champion with 20 Grand Slams, it’s completely crazy and I don’t think we’ll ever see that again “
Rafael Nadal will play again before the end of this season, hoping to improve his level and strengthen his already outstanding record.
