#rafa nadal grand slam

[sinnerista]

The more I read about the records he’s breaking the more I shake my head in disbelief like is this really happening?? Like irl?? Can I adore this kid more than this?? Am I just hallucinating??

#jannik sinner #roger federer #novak djokovic #rafa nadal #atp tour #tennis #tennisblr #ao finals #ao24 #davis cup #atp finals #grand slam

[bluespring864]

this is making me unreasonably emotional

#look at the welcome back tweets #rafa calling andy his friend #andy the 3 time grand slam winner and member of the big 4 club still insecure enough about his place in tennis #that he thanks rafa for the opportunity #please sir andy #you've forgotten again that you're a legend #rafa and andy #rafael nadal #andy murray #tennis #brisbane international 2024

[allieebobo]

Nadal on losing his record of Grand Slam titles to current world number one Djokovic. (Article)

A.k.a I love him.

"I said it when I was the one with the most Slams, I said it when we were tied and I say it now that I am behind. I am not going to be the one who tries, through a personal struggle, to want to be what I am not," he said. "What is, is, and what is not, is not. I say this, I am very satisfied with everything that I have done."

#tennis related #nadal simp #Rafa Nadal #Djokovic #grand slam titles

[zingaplanet]

Love knows no boundaries ppl

#RAFAEL I'M NOT MASOCHISTIC I'M JUST IN LOVE NADAL #it's also a grand slam final wtf #rafa have u no shame ffs lol #the rafa nadal academy being a temple of fedal worship tho #roger just move in already ffs #roger federer #rafael nadal #fedal #tennis

[tennis-kittens]

Net hug collection • Dominic Thiem & Rafael Nadal • Grand Slam Finals

#three grand slam finals and three times we've been blessed #the domi/rafa net hugs give me life #i mean the way rafa throws himself at domi i- #like you can literally hear their bodies slam against each other in that last one i'm soft #i love them your honor #domi is one of the rare non spaniards players rafa hugs at the net like that #he's so proud of his son 😭😭😭 #that uso hug lives in my head rent free #dominic thiem #rafael nadal #net hug collection #tennis

[rafasbiscuits]

no but who will I watch after Rafa retires.

I mean yeah I have other favs like domi, andrey, daniil, etc but I love Rafa the most.. like 10000x more. WHO WILL I WATCH AFTER RAFA RETIRES??

#maybe im just going to watch atp 1000 finals and grand slam finals #and i think im going to wta cause theres iga and coco and i love them sm #tennis #rafael nadal #rafa nadal #sports #im in a crisis everyone #a tennis crisis

[rackets-and-fuel]

So, our options for the 2022 Wimbledon champion are:

An anti-vaxxer who believes water can be purified through positive thoughts and got disqualified from a grand slam after hitting a lines person in the throat because he can't manage his anger issues on court

or

a so called "evil bully" who's soon going to court because of domestic abuse accusations while having even worse anger issues and constantly swearing at opponents, umpires and spectators.

Never have I missed Roger and Rafa more...

#once they retire Rafa and Roger will take the last bit of class tennis still has with them #i almost feel sorry for whoever's going ro have to present them the trophies tomorrow #feel free to reblog or comment with other things these two have done #it's missing fedal hours #roger federer #rafa nadal #rafael nadal #novak djokovic #nick kyrgios #wimbledon 2022 #grand slam #tennis

[masterpieceavenue94]

victory belongs to the most tenacious

#rolandgarros #roland garros #2022 #rafa nadal #nadal #rafael nadal #grand slam #france #goat #tennis #tenis #atp #champ #champion #spain

[insidesoftennis]

Roger Federer: The G.O.A.T

Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis legend, is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Federer has won over fans all over the world and made a lasting impression on the sport with his refined technique, outstanding shot-making talent, and exceptional sportsmanship. Federer's path has been nothing short of spectacular, starting with his early days as a talented junior player and ending with his dominance of the professional circuit. He was ranked world No. 1 for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. He won 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour, the second most of all time, including 20 major men's singles titles, a record eight men's singles Wimbledon titles, an Open Era joint-record five men's singles US Open titles, and a joint-record six year-end championships. In his home country, he is regarded as "the greatest and most successful" Swiss sportsperson in history.

Federer won his first ATP championship in Milan in 2001, a milestone that would be followed by many more. His playing style, characterized by a fluid and graceful technique, brought a breath of fresh air to the game. Federer was a delight to watch because of his fluid movement, exquisite shot placement, and impeccable timing. One of his defining strokes was his one-handed backhand, which he delivered with elegance and force. One-handed backhand became one of his signature strokes.

Federer's breakthrough on the professional circuit came in 2003 when he won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, defeating Mark Philippoussis in straight sets. The victory marked the beginning of his stranglehold on the men's game. Federer's dominance over the next decade was unprecedented, as he amassed an incredible record of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, a feat matched only by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Widely regarded as the king of grass courts, Federer's mastery of Wimbledon was particularly remarkable. He won the prestigious tournament a record-breaking eight times, including five consecutive titles from 2003 to 2007.With an elegant and seemingly effortless playing style Roger Federer quickly became a tennis legend. He excelled at handling pressure and was nearly unbeatable on the historic courts of the All England Club. But his success extended far beyond Wimbledon – he also won six Australian Open titles, five US Opens, and one French Open.

 His ability to adapt to different surfaces showcased his all-around skills, solidifying his place as one of the greatest players in the sports history. Yet Federer’s impact stretches beyond tennis. His charismatic personality and philanthropy have captured fans' hearts worldwide. He established a charitable foundation in 2003 with a focus on providing education and athletic opportunities for underprivileged children. Through this foundation he has made a significant difference in countless young people’s lives – further demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact outside of competition. Despite Federers incredible achievements he has faced challenges throughout his career. In recent times injuries have plagued Federers career leading to multiple surgeries. However his unwavering passion for tennis has inspired an incredible comeback effort that commands the respect and admiration of both fans and fellow players.

Federer's name will forever be synonymous with excellence, elegance, and the sheer joy of watching a master at. Unfortuntely in 2022 the legend decided to take retirement after playing laver cup. He was an iconic era in tennis. Throughout his career, he has inspired millions of people. He will be missed by tennis fans all across the globe.

#tennis #roger federer #grand slam #roland garros #us open #novak djokovic #rafa nadal

[disneydatass]

Cooking up a spell for Nadal to annihilate jokecovid tomorrow like to charge reblog to cast!

#rafael nadal #nadal #VAMOS RAFA #GOOD NEEDS TO DEFEAT EVIL #french open #tennis #grand slam #french open 2022 #you all don’t understand djokabitch has always been my least favorite player I hate his smug attitude sm #nadal my humble king please beat his ass

[taylorswiftisgolden]

RAFA NADAL

14 Roland Garros

22 Grand Slam

THE KING OF CLAY.

EL REY DE LA TIERRA BATIDA.

Felicidades por todos tus éxitos, te los mereces!!! Gracias por hacernos sentir todo lo que nos haces sentir.

🤍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🤍

🇪🇸

#roland garros #2022 #roland garros 2022 #rafa nadal #rafael nadal #nadal #nadal injury #rafael #rafa #the king of clay #king of clay #grand slam #spain #22 #14 #paris #atp madrid #madrid

[surreality51]

ATP Fan Favorite Award: the only trophy Roger Federer ever lost due to retirement.

#So happy for Rafa #But for real it took Rafa less time to beat Roger in Grand Slam trophies than it took for him to beat Roger in atp fan favorite #rafael nadal #roger federer

[izzeddine]

À l'inéluctabilité de la mort et du fisc s'ajoute désormais une nouvelle certitude de l'existence: Rafa Nadal gagne à Roland-Garros 🥵❤️🫶🏻🇪🇸

#Rafa Nadal #Rafael Nadal best player in the history #España #Spain #roland garros #french open #tennis grand slam #court philippe chatrier #djokovic #rafan #rafanadal

[watch-all-sports]

Minimum wage initiative introduced | The Express Tribune

LONDON: The ATP will guarantee its players a minimum wage for the first time as part of a three-year trial to be launched in 2024, the governing body of men’s tennis said. The “Baseline” programme will guarantee minimum income for the top 250-ranked singles players each season, with the ATP covering any shortfall should their earnings fall below the threshold. For 2024, the levels are set at…

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#Grand Slam #Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic #roger federer #tennis

[newslabs]

Alcaraz ready to keep torch burning | The Express Tribune

Alcaraz ready to keep torch burning | The Express Tribune

LONDON: The men’s “big four” may be history but two of its remaining members, Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal, kept offering stiff resistance to the next generation in a seismic year for tennis. Swiss maestro Roger Federer had not played since the summer of 2021, so while his retirement in September, aged 41, was not unexpected, it still shocked. Especially as a few weeks earlier, Serena Williams,…

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#Grand Slam #Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal #tennis

[zingaplanet]

hi new tennis fan here, do you mind explaining the 2011 fedal fallout? I tried looking around but couldn't find much. Thanks in advance!

Oh ho ho mutual, thanks for the question altho I fear this might get too complicated too political too quickly hahaha I'll try to keep my answer neutral. Tennis politics is an underworld of nasty nasty business and as much as it is fascinating, it is unfortunately very different from the clean, elegant, prestigious look the sport is presented as at front, as is expected when big prize money is on the line. This is going to be quite long, as usual, so be prepared hahaha

There's a good NYT article about this whole Nadal-Federer-Djokovic council debacle which I highly reccommend (around their 2019 return to the council), but let me provide a bit of a back story to that as well.

Now this all started back in the early 2010s, Federer and Nadal were still world number 1 and 2 (oh the good old days), and they were also the leaders at the players' council (Nadal was Federer's VP). So the gist of it by end of 2011, there was a bit of a dispute, esentially about prize money, but quickly turned into a bit of everything.

Basically, after the ATP finals of that year, there was talk of changing ATP into a 2 year ranking system. This is a bit unconventional but it's actually related to how points are accumulated throughout the whole tour and the accessibility of the sports to newcomers.

Everyone kinda knows that tennis is one of the most difficult sports to break into, not only because tournament seedings are based on rankings (unlike in football for instance where it's random), meaning top players will always have preference to go all the way to the final, but also because prize money has also been reported as highly unequal. Players at the top level like Serena, Federer, Sharapova, Nadal etc earned a gazillion times more than even the top 20 players, this is because of sponsorship, but also because of the gap in prize money. More reports have been coming out on this recently, where the top 5 players in India and other countries can't even sustain themselves with prize money alone and has to take up side jobs.

The idea is that with a 2 year ranking, points will be distributed more evenly, rankings will be much more accessible and players in the top 50 will have access to better prize money. It's a bit complicated to explain technically but that's the gist of it as far as I understand.

Now the problem starts when in November that year, the players meeting saw all players (including Nadal) except Federer, the president, support the 2 year system. They were also planning to boycott the Australian Open, that they deemed were far too unfair in terms of prize money distribution as all other Grand Slams.

The dispute between the two of them also has another layer into it however. Unsurprisignly, the ranking debate is related to discussions about scheduling, in which Nadal has been strongly advocating for change since the beginning of his career.

I managed to dig up some quotes on this, it's pretty nasty (hmu if you want sources):

“"For him, it's good to say nothing, (His attitude is) "Everything is positive. It's all well and good for me, I look like a gentleman,' and the rest can burn themselves. He likes the circuit. I like the circuit. It's better than many other sports, but that doesn't mean that it couldn't be better.”

Rafa and some other players are protesting about the number of mandatory events a pro player is required to compete in during the year, arguing this is not actually sustainable for an athlete's physical condition which he himself has felt the brunt too many times.

"I love the game and there are a lot of things I'm grateful for,” Nadal said. “The game has allowed me to lead a fantastic lifestyle. But to finish your career with pain all over your body, is that a positive? No. Maybe (Federer) has got a super body and he'll finish his career like a rose. Neither myself, nor (Andy) Murray, nor (Novak) Djokovic are going to finish our careers like a rose. Tennis is an important part of my life, but it's a tough sport. We're not like him, where it's effortless to play. For all of us, it's a battle."

I believe this is the period Federer was referring to when he said "He used to follow me around with everything but then he grew to be his own person," etc.

Federer and Nadal before this period were strangely civil towards each other, even after those French Open and Wimbledon finals back to back - but this seemed to be the beginning of their souring relations. Federer handled it very discretely and only said he had “no hard feelings” toward Nadal for the comments, and Nadal also later admitted that his comments “must stay in the locker room.”

I'm not saying one player is right and the other is wrong, there is always 2 sides of the coin. A 2 year ranking system will mess a lot of things up in terms of the sport's competitiveness and spectatorship, but there is also a real pay gap problem in tennis, especially in Grand Slams, it's a very top heavy sport. It's very evident that Nadal and Federer's frustrations with each other relate a lot to their different career trajectories and playing style. Nadal said many times from the beginning that his style of play is too physicaly disruptive and I remember him saying he'd be very surprised if he's still playing in his 30s and it's obvious that Federer's injury-free career bothered him a bit, while Federer, I think is always the perfect middle-man between the players and the tournament organisers (he has very good relationship with all of them), and he understood nuances of the sports' politics and that it's never that simple to change everything, something a lot of young players don't really get I think (Nadal is a bit more politically diplomatic nowadays).

The story of the 2019 council dispute is a bit more complicated, and it actually shows how much they've built bridges over their differences as this time it was more the case of Novak vs the two of them, quite literally haha. Nadal and Federer were no longer part of the council then. I think it started with the firing of the ATP chief executive, Chris Kermode (Djokovic was the president at that time I think). Nadal and Federer were very unhappy about this and that they weren't consulted on the decision.

Federer said: “I tried to meet Novak on the deadline; unfortunately, he had no time, That’s hard to understand for me.” Nadal, who met with Federer at that tournament to discuss tour business, also echoed his displeasure.

Very spicy, huh? This actually ended up bringing both Nadal and Federer back together into the council. Federer agreed to rejoin, and he talked about it with Nadal: "I would only do it if you were going too. And he said: I also only participate if you are there too."

See his cute full interview here:

The sweetest cherry on top is actually Andy Murray, bless his little heart (he is unsurprisingly quite uninvolved with the drama hahaha). He also left the council recently and actually was really happy Federer and Nadal the duo managed to get back together into the fray. “Despite the sport’s current success we live in chaotic times,” Murray wrote on Twitter. “My biggest achievement on the council may well prove to be being part of the group of resignations that presented the opportunity for this to happen. Good luck!!!”

Anyhow, there you go, a few thousand? words on tennis politics that you clearly did not ask for but hey! nothing better to start saturday morning than some spicy drama between the world's top athletes, eh?

#was actually fun to look back and dig into the history books a bit #ooh this period was soo nasty #federer #nadal #fedal #tennis #novak djojovic #andy murray #politics #atp tour #australian open