Paul Rouget: published on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at 6:08 p.m.
Now tied with Roger Federer with 20 Grand Slam tournaments on the clock, Rafael Nadal has a lot of respect for the Swiss, and confirmed it again in an interview on Spanish television.
By outclassing world number one Novak Djokovic on October 11 on the Philippe-Chatrier court (6-0, 6-2, 7-5), Rafael Nadal won Roland-Garros for the 13th time, a record, and equaled Roger Federer by winning this 20th Grand Slam title. A player with whom he now shares this record and for whom he has enormous respect. Mutual respect. “I have always had the greatest respect for my friend Rafa, as a person and as a champion, confirmed the Swiss in a message posted on social networks after the new coronation of the Spaniard Porte d’Auteuil. As my biggest rival for so many years, I believe we have pushed each other to be better players. It is therefore a great honor for me to congratulate him on this twentieth Grand Slam title. It is especially incredible to have now won Roland Garros thirteen times, which is one of the greatest achievements in the sport. I also congratulate his team, because no one can do this alone. I hope this twentieth title is just another step in our career. Well done, Rafa. You deserve it.”
A suite in honor of Federer
And the Mallorcan pays him back. Guest of the very popular Movistar show “La Resistencia”, Nadal has indeed revealed that he had reserved special attention to his rival. He confirmed that his Rafa Nadal Academy of Manacor had only two suites: one in his name, and the other named in honor of Roger Federer. Two rooms decorated with photographs of the two players and objects retracing their respective careers. Two tennis legends who never leave each other. The Bâlois was also present in 2016 during the inauguration of the academy, of which he congratulated the last graduates in June in a video message.
