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Rarely has a rivalry in the world of sports been as elegant as the one they star in Roger Federer y Rafael Nadal. Despite having fought for glory in tennis for years, both have a great relationship. Something that has been proven again after the Spanish conquered on the clay of Paris his fourteenth Roland Garros.
In Sky Italiathe tennis player Manacor was asked about his relationship with Federer. Nadal thus revealed if he had heard from the Swiss after winning his 22nd Grand Slam. “Roger and I were at the Players Council and we had talked the day before the game against Novak because there was a Council meeting and today – on Sunday – he sent me a message after the game. We have always had a fluid relationship, good and with a special feeling”, revealed Rafa.
For THE SPANISH Rafa Nadal also spoke after winning Roland Garros. In the interview of Rafael Plazathe Mallorcan referred to Roger Federer when he asked him how he sees the race to be the tennis player who ends up with the most Grand Slam titles (the Spaniard has 22 to the 20 of the Helvetian and ‘Nole’).
Rafa Nadal lifts his 14th Roland Garros title
“Anything can happen. It is clear that Novak is the one who is in a clearer position to overcome that because he has no physical problems, and he is at a spectacular level. Federer has been out for a long time and you always have to expect something special from him, but We all know how difficult it is to come back, and at the age of 40”, Nadal pointed out.
Rafa influenced the idea that he doesn’t care who ends up with more majors in his individual record when the last of the ‘Big Three’ retires: “We’ll see what happens. Like I’ve always said: I didn’t care when we were tied and I don’t care now when I’m two up. I just want to keep competing.”
Wimbledon next
After Rafael Nadal’s victories in the Australian Open and Roland Garros, is Wimbledon the third Grand Slam of the season. to the appointment in All England Club Roger Federer will not attend, who is not among the confirmed entries to the tournament. The presence of the Spaniard is doubtful, everything will depend on how this foot of him. The one who won’t miss the major of grass is Novak Djokovic. The Serbian may have before him a golden opportunity to close the gap.
[Más información – Guardiola: “Es normal la comparación entre Rafa Nadal y el Real Madrid, son muchos títulos”]
