Roger Federer congratulates Rafael nadal after losing to the Spaniard in the semifinals of the 2019 French Open. (Getty Images)
Former tennis star believes time is up for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Former tennis star Greg Rusedski has insisted that it is going to be very difficult for legendary duo Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to win more Grand Slams in future as the younger generation is ready to make life difficult for them.
Federer and Nadal both have 20 Grand Slams along with World No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
Keeping in mind the last few years – it’s a no-brainer to give advantage to Serb regarding who will end up with more number of Grand Slams by the time the Big Three decides to call it a day.
The Swiss and Spanish stars have been suffering from injuries off late while Djoker is getting better day by day and fitness has never been an issue with him. Talking to Express Sport, Rusedski warned Federer and Nadal by saying apart from Djokovic young tennis stars like Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas are also their threat.
“You’re talking about the younger generation, they’re here now. I mean, out of the Big Three it’s really the Big One left which is Novak who doesn’t seem to be going anywhere quite yet.
“Medvedev finally beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam final, Tsitsipas was two-sets-to-love up in the finals of the French when Novak came to win in five sets, and [Matteo] Berrettini was in the other final [Wimbledon] so we had no Federer, no Nadal, only Djokovic out of the Big Three in the finals of a major this year which is very unusual and unheard of in the last decade.”
All the tennis stars will have eyes on the Australian Open next year. With Federer already out and Djokovic participation in doubt because of COVID-19 vaccine rules – Nadal will be hoping that he can take the advantage in the race of Grand Slams win.
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However, the likes of Medvedev, Zverev and Tsitsipas all had a decent 2020 season and will be hoping to give it all and start next year on the front foot.
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