‘Rafael Nadal grew up into a supremely strong character’ – Roger Federer reflects on iconic rivalry
Roger Federer has recalled the growth of Rafael Nadal, saying the have grown to have ‘the ultimate respect for each other’. Federer and Nadal have…
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‘We are not the closest of friends’ – Roger Federer lifts lid of relationship with Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer says that Rafael Nadal is not one of his closest friends, but they have the ‘ultimate respect for each other’. The pair have…
‘It’s painted orange, for Rafa!’ – Roger Federer unveils stunning venue for Match In Africa exhibition
Roger Federer has joked the court has been painted orange for his Match In Africa exhibition to make Rafael Nadal feel at home, but it’s…
Rafael Nadal believes it’s ‘a privilege and an honour’ to share era with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal has described it as ‘a privilege and an honour’ to be playing at the same time as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Federer,…
‘Roger Federer is the greatest player of all time, but Rafael Nadal will surpass him,’ says Indian legend
Leander Paes believes Roger Federer is the greatest player of all time, despite expecting Rafael Nadal to surpass his Grand Slam total. Paes is retiring…
Rafael Nadal opens up on water-bottle obsession, saying: ‘If they aren’t right, I can’t concentrate on the game’
Rafael Nadal has explained why he is so obsessive about the placement of his water-bottles during matches. Nadal’s various quirks and routines are almost as…
FEATURE: Top tennis rivalries to look forward to in 2020, with two new threats to Rafael Nadal identified
2020 is setting up to be an exciting year on the ATP Tour. Of course, the players in the ‘big three’ of Rafael Nadal, Roger…
Rafael Nadal names his top career highlights, admitting: ‘Winning Wimbledon was a key moment’
Rafael Nadal has officially had such a good career that he finds it utterly impossible to narrow down a list of his most special achievements…
‘Novak Djokovic will best Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer records, because he is just better,’ says Tracy Austin
Novak Djokovic is the best of the big three and will end up with most Grand Slam titles, says former world number one Tracy Austin.…
‘It is essential we help each other’ – Rafael Nadal explains Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic relationships
Rafael Nadal has opened up on his rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, admitting they are not as ‘lively’ as they once were. Nadal,…
