Nadal: "It is a beautiful legacy that we are leaving to the new generations"

For Movistar +, Rafael Nadal discussed his relationship with the Big 3 and the positive impact it likely has on the new generations.

Clément Gehl

le 28/11/2025 à 07h42

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In an interview with Movistar +, Rafael Nadal discussed his rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. For him, his relationship with his opponents has probably changed the perception of rivalry for the new generations.

"Being a fierce competitor without hating your rival"

In comments relayed by Tennis Actu, he stated: "I am happy to have been part of this story. Without taking anything away from Sinner and Alcaraz, who want to do things right, I think we (the Big 3) have helped the new generations understand that you can be a fierce competitor without hating your rival.

You can have a relationship that is not necessarily friendship, but is nonetheless positive. It is a beautiful legacy that we are leaving."

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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