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Rafael Nadal: Roger Federer is not like Messi and I am not Ronaldo!

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It is not possible to compare the skills of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to soccer greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. That is the view of world number one Nadal, who has given some in-depth interviews to the Spanish media ahead of the Christmas period to reflect on 2019. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Federer Cape Town Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. Nadal/Ronaldo and Federer/Messi Nadal was asked if he agreed with the notion, he would be the equivalent of Ronaldo in soccer, while Federer would be Messi. While the 33-year-old did not entertain the idea, you can at least see why people would make the connection. Not only are Messi and Ronaldo two greats of their sport and long-time rivals for success in the same way as Federer and Nadal have been over the years, but they're also are some individual styl

Should Rafael Nadal be concerned about the Australian Open 'Draw?'

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It was at last year's Australian Open when he made it to the final with Novak Djokovic and experienced a loss. He admitted that the Rafael Nadal magic will not always produce a victory. "I can't be sad...I played against a player that was better than me...I needed that offence game." Rafael Nadal had said after his 2019 Australian Open final loss to the Serbian. This past season alone the Spaniard has captured two grand slams: the French and the U.S. Open besides from the ATP Finals, the Italian Open and the Rogers Cup. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Roger Federer Vs Rafael Nadal Cape Town Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. He's had his injuries as well as his happy personal times of getting married. The draw may be Rafael Nadal's least concern. On the '60 minutes' segment with Jon Wertheim

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic’s rivalry defined the decade and it has been a joy to watch

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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been the two excellent players of the 2010s and look unstoppable as we approach 2020. It is a credit to their astounding longevity that Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer started the decade as the top three and they will end it in the same position. In some sports, constant dominance from one team or individual can become boring and cause fans to lose interest. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Federer Vs Nadal Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. Big Three However, that cannot be said of tennis, especially with the power the Big Three have held in the men’s game. Federer started the decade on top but unsurprisingly at the age of 38 has dropped to third by the end of 2019. As Federer’s form has fluctuated through the years, Nadal and Djokovic have been models of consistency wi

Roger Federer hoping to avoid schedule 'problem' after breezing to Australian Open win

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Roger Federer believes early Grand Slam exits are easier to deal with earlier in the season. Roger Federer says he has no issues if he suffers an early exit at the Australian Open - but a problem could arise later in the season. The Swiss star has continuously played down his hopes of winning the first Grand Slam of the season. But Federer showed he is a force to be reckoned with by comfortably beating Steve Johnson 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 this morning. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Roger Federer Vs Rafael Nadal Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. The world No 3 eased himself back into action without getting out of second gear in his first competitive match in two months. However, such a dominant performance has not raised Federer's hopes of clinching a 21st Grand Slam title of his career. And the 38-year-old would not be concerne

What is the biggest rivalry within Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic?

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What is the biggest rivalry among the Big Three? Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer vs. Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic? Media, insiders, and fans tried for years to answer this long-standing question. If until a few years ago the answer could seem obvious, with the election of the Federer-Nadal rivalry as the biggest rivalry, today the answer is not so obvious. Let us talk about tennis players who monopolized the last twelve years of tennis, fifteen if we consider the Federer-Nadal duopoly. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Federer Vs Nadal 2020 Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal Considered for years the greatest rivalry in the history of tennis and one of the most important ever in the sport. The 2008 epic final at Wimbledon highlighted this sporting rivalry. In rece

'Old school work ethic' pays off for immaculate Federer

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Roger Federer has never lost in the first round at the Australian Open since his debut 20 years ago, and the Swiss great kept his incredible record intact Monday, attributing "old school work ethic" for his Melbourne Park success. The 38-year-old swatted aside Steve Johnson 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to race into the second round, kick starting his bid for a 21st Grand Slam title in immaculate style. Federer said ahead of the tournament that he had low expectations at the year's opening Grand Slam after missing the warm-up ATP Cup to spend more time with his family. It left him short of match practice, but it didn't show on Rod Laver Arena against the American. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Federer Vs Nadal Cape Town Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. Roger Federer: "I think for me really the first three rounds are

Jannik Sinner: 'I had great practice match with Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer'

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In 11 months, Jannik Sinner has passed a long way from outside the top-500 into the top-80, establishing himself as one of the youngsters to beat on the Tour at the age of 18. Super talented Italian became the youngest player since Richard Gasquet with three Challenger titles last year, reaching his first ATP semi-final and lifting the Next Gen trophy in Milan in November. The first two Next Gen champions Hyeon Chung and Stefanos Tsitsipas would reach the semi-final of the Australian Open next January but Sinner doesn't have such expectations, reminding he is younger than both and that he still needs a couple of years to reach that level. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Federer Vs Nadal 2020 Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. Match with Federer and Nadal After two early losses at the beginning of the season, Jannik c

The level of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic

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British ATP Cup team captain Tim Henman spoke to Sky Sports about Big 3 domination and listed Next Generation players "knocking on the door" Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic are on a different level," said the captain of the wrecking defeat. Against Australia in the quarterfinal of the ATP Cup. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Federer Vs Nadal Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. ATP Finals Great Britain lost four match points in the doubles. "You have this fresh cohort knocking on the door and Tsitsipas has made a big step by winning the ATP Finals, Alexander Zverev has been close before, while Dominic Thiem has played very well this year", he added. Zverev is competing at the ATP Cup this week but has been in poor form losing all of his singles matches against Alex De Minaur, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Deni

Roger Federer: 'I can't wait for Cape Town match against Rafael Nadal'

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Since Miami 2004, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have met no less than 40 times in the official matches, battling across the world for the most significant tennis titles and producing some of the most impressive encounters our sport has ever seen. Alongside their regular duties on the Tour, two great rivals had the opportunity to arrange eight unofficial meetings from the first one in Seoul on November 2006, offering a chance for a crowd in Mallorca, Zurich, Madrid, Abu Dhabi, Oregon, and New Delhi to enjoy in their magic in a more relaxed way in comparison to those serious official clashes. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal intended to play a match in Cape Town, South Africa on 07 February 2020 for a Social cause. Tennis fans can get Federer Vs Nadal Tickets from our trusted and reliable online ticketing market place. Nadal VS Federer history After more than four years, the time has come for another intriguing encounter between the players who possess 39 Major singles

Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope looks to build on solid England start

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England will look to capitalize on good work from Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope when play resumes on day two of the third Test against South Africa. Stokes and Pope combined in an unbroken stand of 76 in the evening session, guiding the tourists away from a potentially tricky position to a promising stumps score of 224 for four on day one. Stokes' ability to take command of a match, with bat or ball, needs no re-stating and Ollie Pope looked in wonderful touch as he cashed in against a tiring attack. Together they will look to push England towards 400, leaving their bowlers the safety net they might need on a sluggish pitch in Port Elizabeth. England cricket team is intended to tour South Africa from December 2019 to February 2020 to play 4 test matches, 3 one day games and 3 matches of Twenty20 International. Cricket fanatic can acquire South Africa Vs England Tickets online from our most assurance and dependable online ticketing marketing place. South Africa, meanwh

Proteas plans, hard work paid off in the 3rd test

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The dismissals of Dom Sibley and Joe Root, among others, were just rewarded for the South African bowlers sticking to their plans on a day when they were made to toil. The St George’s Park pitch proved to be a batsman’s paradise on Thursday but it took a 76 run partnership between the in-form Ben Stokes and impressive Ollie Pope to help put England slightly ahead. While many commented on the lack of assistance provided to the bowlers, the Proteas went about their business with strict discipline and were aided by the excellent work of Keshav Maharaj. England cricket team is intended to tour South Africa from December 2019 to February 2020 to play 4 test matches, 3 one-day games and 3 matches of Twenty20 International. Cricket fanatic can acquire  South Africa Vs England Tickets  online from our most assurance and dependable online ticketing marketing place. Bowler’s Strike back: England’s start they were 61-0 at lunch left South African trailing early but then the plan

Stokes’ wicket is top priority for SA on the second day:

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Claiming Ben Stokes’ wicket will be top of the list of priorities for South Africa as they look to make an impact on day two of the third Test against England at St George’s Park on Friday. It was a slow day of Test cricket for most of the opening day as England battled their way to 224 for the loss of four wickets. That effort‚ at a run-rate of 2.5 per over‚ came on a surface where runs proved a scarce commodity. England cricket team is intended to tour South Africa from December 2019 to February 2020 to play 4 test matches, 3 one day games and 3 matches of Twenty20 International. Cricket fanatic can acquire South Africa Vs England Tickets online from our most assurance and dependable online ticketing marketing place. The predicted Easterly breeze‚ the one that locals will tell you brings the wickets‚ failed to pitch on Thursday and that made it hard for both batsman and bowlers to garner success. Stokes scores on first day: Stokes (38) and Ollie Pope (39) survive

Ben Stokes’ World Cup and Ashes heroics bring cricketer of the year award

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Joe Root has praised the mental fortitude of Ben Stokes after the all-rounder was name the International Cricket Council’s player of the year for 2019. Stokes became only the second England player to win the award – the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy – outright after Jonathan Trott in 2011. Andrew Flintoff shared it with South Africa’s Jacques Kallis in 2005. England cricket team is intended to tour South Africa from December 2019 to February 2020 to play 4 test matches, 3 one-day games and 3 matches of Twenty20 International. Cricket fanatic can acquire South Africa Vs England Tickets online from our most assurance and dependable online ticketing marketing place.   “I think it’s hard to say any more superlatives,” Root said. “The way he’s performed all year, in all formats, it’s just been fantastic to be part of the same team. In my opinion, he’s the leading player in the world at the moment.” The England captain pointed to the improvement in Stokes’s attitude since his in