What did Roger Federer tweet about Rafael Nadal?

Nadal enjoyed Federer’s message and so too did plenty others in tennis. His tweet went viral, being liked more than 430,000 times and retweeted 100,000 times just a few hours after being published. New York Times tennis writer Christopher Clarey put it best when he wrote on Twitter: “A class act congratulated a class act.”

Why was Rafael Nadal stopped at Australian Open?

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, 33, was stopped by security at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Wednesday for not having proper identification. The former world number one said he’s been supporting Kyrgios from the sidelines since he was an up-and-coming teenager.

Who is on same side as Novak Djokovic at French Open?

Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer are ALL placed on same side of the draw for first time ever at French Open as repeat of 2020 final is ruled out with Serb and Spaniard due to meet in semis With Nadal having dropped behind Daniil Medvedev to third in the rankings, it raised the possibility of a lopsided draw, and so it has proved.

Who is tied with Rafael Nadal for most grand slams?

Behind that is the over-arching theme for the men’s game of who will end up with the most Grand Slams, with Roger Federer and Nadal tied on 20 each, and Novak Djokovic closing on 18.

What did Rafael Nadal say about Wimbledon snub?

Nadal was furious about the snub and unloaded on Spanish television channel Movistar last week. “Wimbledon is the only tournament of the year that does it like this,” Nadal said. “Obviously it would be better to be two than three but if they think I have to be three I will accept three and fight to win the matches I have to win.

How many grand slams does Roger Federer have?

Federer is about to embark on his bid to lift a ninth Wimbledon title and record-extending 21st major. Nadal has 18 Grand Slams while Djokovic lays claim to 15. Roger Federer is chasing his 21st Grand Slam. Source:Getty Images Between them, the trio have captured 53 of the last 64 majors, stretching back to Federer’s 2003 Wimbledon breakthrough.

How old is Roger Federer when he won Wimbledon?

Federer will become the oldest Grand Slam champion of all time if he lifts another Wimbledon title in two weeks’ time. A month short of his 38th birthday, the Swiss will overtake Ken Rosewall who had just turned 37 when he lifted the 1972 Australian Open title.