So by the next French Open he could be within two of the others. Six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker breaks down Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer debate.

The Spaniard completely outclassed Novak Djokovic to lift the French Open 2020 title in Paris to bag his 20th Grand Slam. With this emphatic victory, Nadal recorded his 13th Roland Garros title. Nadal equaled long-time rival Federer for the most major singles tennis championships won by a man and added to his own record at Roland Garros with No.

On Sunday, those lucky enough to attend mainly were concentrated in not-very-socially-distanced dense clumps in the first 20 or so rows; the roof helped amplify cheers and roars reverberating around the enclosed space.

We respect each other a lot.

With the win, the Spainiard tied Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam championships in men's tennis history. But with his semifinal match against Diego Schwartzman looming Friday, we can and should give full focus to what another Nadal win could mean. “And the season they had (in 2019), again, shows that there is more to come for them.”. Federer, of course, is not done. Roger has always moved almost like a dancer and he uses small, quick steps to get himself into the right position. The topspin that Nadal generates on the ball with his forehand is unrivalled in tennis history. "Roland Garros means everything to me.

I was very impressed with Stefanos Tsitsipas over the fortnight and the way he progressed after almost losing in the first round. More than two hours in, when Djokovic employed a backhand winner to get his initial break on his fifth opportunity, making it 3-all in the third set, he let out a couple of roars and waved his arms to ask for more noise from fans. Chris Evert: Won seven singles titles between 1974 and 1986, the most by any woman in any era. This was the pair’s second clash in a Grand Slam final since 2014 Roland Garros. Roger Federer (left) and Rafael Nadal hug after their semifinal match at the 2019 French Open. The moment has snuck up on us, at a tennis tournament the 12-time champion has called too cold to play, on a court where little seems to be the same aside from the color and the presence of Rafael Nadal on the final weekend looking to make history. He faced only five break points himself, saving four. How refreshing to see a teenager come across as so natural, intelligent and articulate. Federer penned a sweet tribute to his longtime rival, calling it "a true honor" to share the top spot with Nadal and writing that he hopes "20 is just another step on the continuing journey for both of us. But that also means every title until then is important in the final count, and this one happens to be played on Nadal’s turf. Roger 10: Perhaps not quite what it was at the peak of his career, but don't be fooled by Roger's demeanour. Rafael Nadal won his 20th Grand Slam title with French Open win. Rather than competing at the US Open this summer, the 34-year-old opted to focus on the clay season.

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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal met in a Grand Slam final for the ninth time at 2020 Roland Garros, with Nadal triumphing in straight sets to take a 5-4 lead in their major championship clashes.

"But I was definitely 'overplayed' (outplayed) by a better player.".

And after the Spaniard completed the impressive feat — without losing a single set all tournament — Federer penned a heartfelt tribute to his "greatest rival" on Twitter. The scoreline of Sunday's final was probably a bit harsh on Djokovic. Instead, if Nadal reaches 20 this weekend, the only appropriate reaction is awe at how thoroughly he’s mastered Roland Garros. In a January interview with the Associated Press, he even seemed at peace with it. ", During his postgame availability, Nadal thank his friend for the kind words and said that it "means a lot the positive relationship that we have together because we have been going through a great rivalry for a very, very long time. But that is what gives it so much power and spin, making it bounce up high in a way that has, in particular, broken down so many opposing backhands. Tsitsipas and Zverev looking to We are now seeing the outline of what is going to come from the younger generation of men, once this incredible generation of thirtysomethings have finished. Rafael Nadal equaled Roger Federer's total of 20 Grand Slam titles on Sunday (October 11).

Federer, in fact, won his 15th at Wimbledon in 2009.

Published: 22:46 BST, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 10:13 BST, 13 October 2020. Dominic Thiem, who has been creeping up on the Big Three, won a U.S. Open last month that Nadal chose not to play and Djokovic was disqualified from after recklessly swiping away a ball that hit a linesperson in the throat.

"In Australia, he killed me. But numbers do matter, and in tennis — fair or not — the discourse almost exclusively revolves around the number of Grand Slams won. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Nadal allowed Djokovic one fewer game this time.

Pakcelona CC vs Fateh CC Dream11 Prediction: Best picks for PKCC vs FCC in... UPSEE 2020: Results declared, check @upsee.nic.in. Rafael Nadal has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles which ties him with Roger Federer’s … Justine Henin: Won four singles titles between 2003 and 2007. ", "I hope 20 is just another step on the continuing journey for both of us," he added. Rafael Nadal est un joueur de tennis espagnol, professionnel depuis 2001, né le 3 juin 1986 à Manacor, sur l'île de Majorque, dans l'archipel des Baléares. Trick Shots At Home By Roger Federer [Video], No Surgery, Andy Murray Is Back On The Tennis Court [Video], Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic Arrive In Australia [Video], Novak Djokovic Gets Some Tips From Ronaldo [Video]. “I think the way it’s going, obviously, Rafa and Novak will win more because they’re that good,” he said. You can’t count him out, but at age 39, the window is not going to stay open for much longer.



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