Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are three of the greatest names in sports. Not only do they have great records, but they have also cultivated great respect as human beings.
As the top of the mountain is a solitary spot, these three have been part of the greatest rivalry in modern tennis. In more tangible terms, it has translated in the form of the grand slam race. Roger has 20, Rafa has 19, while Novak is close behind at 17.
In some ways, this has become like the endpoint of their battle. Whoever finishes his career with the most number of grand slams, wins the never-ending battle of supremacy.
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However, does this weigh upon their daily lives? Do they think that this is a defining goal for their career?
Rafael Nadal talked to Chris McHardy on some of these questions.
What Did Rafael Nadal Say?
Rafael Nadal said that even though it is something he’ll like, it’s not something he troubles himself wish –
“Of course, I’d like to finish with more grand slams than anybody else. But it’s something that I’m not obsessed at all. And honestly, I’m super happy about my tennis career. If in the end, Roger is over me or Novak is over me, or both of them are over me. Okay, life continues, I don’t think in ten years, I will be happy or less happy if I am on the top, second or third. I don’t think it will change my life perspective. So just trying to keep enjoying what I’m doing.”
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Rafa revealed that he’s no betting man. This means that he won’t like to predict who will finish on top out of the three.
In the same interview, Rafa also revealed that the three actually share a WhatsApp group!
Who do you think will finish on top out of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer?
“Rafael Nadal Was Very Cute With The Kids”- Roger Federer
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal recently took part in one of the most heartwarming exhibition tours in recent times. The two were involved in a match in South Africa, the proceeds from which went towards the Roger Federer Foundation.
The foundation has been working towards the education of poor South African children. In the much-publicized event, pictures of Roger and Rafa interacting with young kids went viral.
The two were seen doing various activities with the young ones including playing games, reading out stories etc. Roger, who is a father of four, looked very comfortable with the young ones.
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However, Rafa’s comfort level with the kids was more surprising. Roger shed some more light on the same in an interview with L’Illustre magazine.
What Did Roger Federer Say?
Federer was pretty surprised that Rafa was so good with the kids. In his personal experience, men who are not fathers usually find themselves awkward around kids. However, Nadal proved to be an anomaly –
“I think so. When other professional comrades organize photos with children, those who don’t have them often seem a bit borrowed. Having said that, I have to admit that yesterday Rafa was very cute with the kids. He got used to it with his own foundation.”
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Roger revealed how it comes a lot easier to him. His sons are still in their nascent years. This helps him to connect with young kids easily.
And for me, it’s really easy. Instead of my four children, there are a hundred at a time, no problem. My two boys were 6 years old in May, so they are exactly the age of the kids we played with, Rafa and me. I know perfectly well how they react when they break their faces or don’t immediately understand an exercise. In the past, I would have been awkwardly more clumsy.”
Whom do you think would be better with kids, Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal?
