Golfing legend lauds Rafael Nadal for his Laureus award and “never give up” approach
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Last week, Rafael Nadal won the Laureus award for the second time in his celebrated career. The Spaniard even received plenty of appreciation from various corners. From football star, Lionel Messi to tennis legend, Martina Navratilova, Nadal was showered with praise.
Now, the 20-time Grand Slam winner has another wish coming from golfing legend Gary Player. The former golfer passed on his wishes through a personalized video message to Nadal.
On the twitter page of Laureus Sport, player who is also a member of the Laureus Academy praised the 13-time French Open champion for his attitude and fighting spirit on the court.
Nadal being compared with late Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros
“Congratulations on being Sportsman of El Mundo (the world). You are a real toro (fighter), you never give up, said the golfing great.” He even compared Nadal to the late Spanish golfing stalwart, Seve Ballesteros, who passed 10 years ago.
“I like to think that Seve and I were like you in golf and you and Seve have been two of the greatest ambassadors of sports around the world and also Spain,” added Player.
The 34-year-old was stunned by Alexander Zverev last week in the quarterfinal of the Madrid Masters and is now in the Italian capital. Nadal has already won the Rome Masters nine times and will be one of the top favourites to make it a perfect ten in the eternal city. He will take on either Jannik Sinner or Ugo Humbert in the round of 32.
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