Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer on a 50-50 court of clay and grass in 2007
Just over 15 years ago, tennis greats Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer competed in an exhibition match with a twist.
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Andy Murray reveals wish to play with Roger Federer again as he prepares for Wimbledon at Stuttgart Open
Andy Murray says he would “love to see” Roger Federer competing on tour again and hopes to play alongside him at another tournament. Federer, 40, has been out of action since Wimbledon last year after undergoing a third knee operation. Ad/> It is not yet known when he will return to the tour, although he is signed up to play the Laver Cup in September and Swiss Indoors Basel in October.
Novak Djokovic under extra pressure to win Wimbledon again because of two players
World No 1 Novak Djokovic will be feeling the pressure to win his seventh Wimbledon title this summer. Not least because he's the overwhelming favourite among the bookies, but the stars have seemingly aligned for him to lift his first major of a tumultuous 2022 season.
Emma Raducanu says she can offer no Wimbledon guarantees after suffering 'freak injury'
The obvious concern is now whether or not Emma Raducanu will be able to compete at Wimbledon, which starts on June 27.
"Statue Is Not Enough": Roger Federer's Coach Calls For French Open Centre Court To Be Renamed After Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is the toast of the tennis world and the sports fraternity after overcoming severe physical obstacles to win the French Open 2022 men's singles title. Nadal brushed aside the challenge of Casper Ruud in straight sets on Sunday to capture his 14th title at Roland Garros and this extended his record to 22 grand slam titles, two ahead of his primary rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. What must have been satisfying for the Spaniard is the fact that he defeated Djokovic in the quarters to win this title. Nadal had lost to Djokovic in the semi-final last year, which allowed the Serbian to win his 2nd French Open title in 2021.
Rafael Nadal ‘more fun’ to watch than Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, says former world No 1
Mats Wilander says he no longer wants to commentate on Rafael Nadal’s matches as he “just wants to watch him play” as he is often blown away by the Spaniard’s touches.
Rafael Nadal reveals congratulations message from Roger Federer after French Open victory
Rafael Nadal has revealed that Roger Federer sent him a private message of congratulations following his record-extending French Open victory. Nadal beat Casper Ruud in the final to win for the 14th time in Paris and secure his 22nd Grand Slam title. Ad/> He is now two ahead of Federer and Novak Djokovic in the all-time Grand Slam standings, and it was noticeable after the final that neither Federer nor Djokovic posted a congratulatory message to Nadal on social media.
Novak Djokovic had the perfect answer when asked who's better between Nadal & Federer
The talk of the greatest tennis player of this generation has always been between three players – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.