Rafael Nadal rejects comparison with Roger Federer to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have pretty much dominated tennis like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have with football. In men's tennis, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have a combined 29 Grand Slams. Rafael Nadal's French Open and US triumphs have taken him to 19 Grand Slam titles, only one behind Roger Federer. In football, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have won 11 of the last 12 Ballon d'Or awards, with Messi taking the upper hand (six out of 12).

Nadal has been likened to Ronaldo because they both share a crazy drive to win and powerful physiques. Federer has been likened to Messi as they are both serene, graceful and have extraordinary finesse.

Nadal however does not share that opinion as he told Marca.com, “No comparison is possible. They are two completely different sports and Messi’s characteristics are not those of Federer nor are those of Cristiano like mine. Each one is as he is.”

Regarding the probability of Nadal catching up to Federer in 2020, he said the Grand slam record would be a by-product of his dedication rather than the result of him chasing it down as a main objective.

“It’s not important to me, if only I’m given this title,” said Nadal. “I understand for you, the media, the journalists, you have to write about this.

“For me, it’s already satisfying to form part of the history of our sport.

“I’ve been training and making an effort since I was eight. Being where I am at 33 is already an incredible achievement.

“We’re in numbers that were unimaginable. People can already think who is the best and who isn’t. For me, it’s a great honor to be in this group.”

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