The Big 3 have been the great rulers of men’s tennis for the past fifteen years. For the 2021 season, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will be tied with 20 slams each, but their respective situations are very different from each other.
The Swiss turned 40 last August and underwent right knee surgery for the third time, a setback that could be the cornerstone of his career. Nadal also had to deal with various physical problems, especially with his back and foot.
The Spaniard has only played seven official tournaments in 2021, while collecting a few trophies. The speech relating to Djokovic was different, which touched the “Grand Slam of the calendar” this season.
The world number 1 is the main candidate to end his career with the most major tournaments. In a long interview with the Punto de Break portal, the Iberian veteran Fernando Verdasco selected the best rights of the ATP circuit.
“Nando” mentioned Roger and Rafa, while Nole remained off his list.
Verdasco on Federer’s forehand
“Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Del Potro, I think all three have pretty unique forehands, but I don’t know if they’re better than mine.
I may be able to hit more spectacular shots than Rafa, but above all his has a lot more spin and efficiency. And then I also think of Jack Sock’s, even if he hasn’t had such a successful career as these three big names.
If we had to choose one that is linked to the past, it would of course be that of Chilean player Fernando González “- said Verdasco. Fernando Verdasco was then asked about Ken Rosewall’s comments that Rafael Nadal would not have been able to beat Roger Federer as often if he was right-handed.
Verdasco responded by saying his compatriot always had the game to beat Federer, regardless of which side he played. “Technically he can be more or less showy, everyone says Roger Federer is the most elegant, the one who plays the most beautiful,” said Verdasco.
“Rafa doesn’t play as beautiful as Roger, but Rafa in the important moments he comes in from outside the court and hits a forehand on the fly from outside the net […] and one is amazed.
Rafael Nadal is a player in a billion, otherwise he would not have had the career he had, “he added. Federer ended his season after announcing he had to undergo another operation knee.
We hope to see him return to the tennis courts and compete again for the top honors in the game.
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