‘He is one of the GOATs,’ Norwegian star speaks on Rafael Nadal
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20-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal is one of the most successful yet humble guys on tour. Despite achieving tremendous success over the years, the Spaniard maintains a down-to-earth attitude.
Rafael Nadal has been an inspiration to thousands of kids around the globe and many players on the current tour. The Spaniard has been active on tour for more than 17 years and doesn’t seem to age yet.
Recently, Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud stated the impact of Nadal on his life. He said that he has been a huge Nadal fan and how the Spaniard has been his biggest idol.
He’s been my biggest idol: Casper Ruud on Nadal
Speaking on ‘Beyond The Baseline’, Ruud shared how he has been Nadal’s biggest fan.
“Rafa Nadal is one of the GOATs,” Ruud said.
“I’ve been a fan of him since I started watching tennis. He’s been my biggest idol and the one I’ve looked up to. Even though how much he’s won, he’s extremely humble and works hard today as he did 15 years ago.”
Ruud also recollected an incident when he had met Djokovic in the gym.
The 22-year-old player added: “Last time at the Australian Open Djokovic didn’t have to come to say hi to me at the gym. They’re nice guys and know how to behave well. They have experienced while growing up. Maybe Sampras came to Roger when he was young. I would say I know Rafa better and we say hi all the time. He sends me messages and he’s the closest I am to, but the two other guys are as nice as him.”
Rafael Nadal was withrawn from Miami and is set to return in the clay season next month.
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