Rafael Nadal, recently retired from professional tennis at 38he broke the silence and referred with total honesty to A debate that is going through generations: who is the best tennis player in history? Far from looking for their own praise or feed controversies, the Spanish was direct and recognized the supremacy of Novak Djokovic above himself and Roger Federer.
During an interview with the Spanish media ‘As’ y ‘Mark’Nadal, who is a creditor of multiple tournaments of Roland Garros And more, he demonstrated his humility and greatness by highlighting the Serbian, who remains active and accumulates achievements that already place him as an out of series. His reflection made it clear that Mallorcan is not guided by egos, but for what the facts reflect.
“Djokovic is the best in history”
Far from dodging the controversy, Nadal was categorical By explaining why, for him, Djokovic is above: “I think the numbers are numbers and statistics are statistics. And, in that sense, I think Djokovic has better numbers than mine and that is indisputable”He said with total conviction.
In addition, he was totally in peace with his career and without a trace of resentment: “I do not have such a big ego as to try to disguise a reality that is not. The rest are tastes, inspiration or sensations that can generate a player or another”, The former world one argued.
-A look without ego or frustration
Far from what many could suppose, Nadal said he does not feel frustration for being behind the Serbian in the title count. “I have said it when I was ahead, when we were tied and I also say it now”, He clarified, showing coherence and maturity.
And it went even further when closing his reflection with a phrase that paints it entirely: “I will not be the one who tries, through a personal struggle, want to be what I am not. What is, is and what is not, is not. I say this very satisfied with everything I have done”.
Nadal also praised Djokovic as a person
In addition to recognizing its domain in the circuit, the Spanish referred to the Novak Djokovic personalitywho usually generates opinions divided by their way of being: “The image it projects is worse than it really is. I think he is a good person”Nadal said, disassembling prejudices and launching a message of respect towards his colleague.
At a time where idolatry often faces objectivity, Rafa Nadal’s words stand out for his lucidity, her temperance and her brutal honesty. An idol that retires with his head high … and with a big heart.
