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Rafael Nadal is with his triumph at the 2020 French Open in terms of Grand Slam title Roger Federer drawn level. He congratulated the Spanish on social networks and had nothing but respect for his competitors.
by Michael Rothschädl
Last edit: October 12, 2020, 9:49 am
Not the weeks at number one, nor the tournaments they have won, and certainly not the prize money they have won, weigh more heavily on the great dominators of tennis. No, it is the trophies collected in the main tournaments, the Grand Slam titles in the four main tournaments in Paris, Melbourne, London and New York City that became the biggest showdown between Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer .
The latter led this comparison for a long time, as the first player to break the “20 mark.” But now the Swiss have to share a place in the sun. With Rafael Nadal, the gentleman who celebrated his thirteenth title in Paris in a truly impressive way last Sunday, and was able to increase his main account to 20.
After the French Open final, there was no resentment over the fact that the Iberian had caught up with Federer. Rather, the Swiss congratulated his opponent on social media: “I always had the greatest respect for my friend Rafa as a person and as a champion. As my greatest rival for many years, I think we have pushed each other to become better players.” . So it is a real honor for me to congratulate him on his 20th Grand Slam victory. “
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It is a very special achievement, Federer said, to win the French Open 13 times. A performance that is not limited to tennis and that can be classified as unique. “I hope 20 is just the next step on the road for both of us. Well done Rafa. You deserve it,” concluded the 39-year-old. That did not go unnoticed by Nadal, who said at the press conference after his victory: “I think in a way he is happy when I win and I am happy when he does a good job.”
After Federer skipped the US Open just like Nadal, the Basel native was also unable to start at the French Open. A knee operation forces the Swiss to take a longer break. But Federer wants to get back in shape just in time for the next Grand Slam. Namely, in Australia, where the race for the most Grand Slam titles is getting a new chapter.
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