Rafael Nadal will end his glorious career at the end of the season. He shaped the sport of tennis through his rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
The most important thing in brief
- Rafael Nadal talks about the rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
- The Spaniard explains why his comparisons with the Swiss were special.
- After this season, “Rafa” says goodbye to the ATP tour.
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In an interview with the newspaper “AS”, Nadal explains to what extent his rivalries with the other two have shaped him. The Spaniard also decided which of the other two was his biggest opponent.
Despite a higher number of matches against Djokovic, Nadal saw the Swiss as his main opponent. “I played against Djokovic more than anyone else, but for me my biggest rival was Federer,” he says.
However, that doesn’t mean the Serbian is a less talented player. On the contrary: Nadal praises Djokovic’s abilities. “It was always an incredible challenge against Novak,” said the 38-year-old.
Roger Federer
- Topics: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, rival, Roger Federer, tennis
