Rafael Nadal compared to this ‘Great Athlete’ by Golf legend and Laureus Academy member Gary Player
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Laureus Sports Awards celebrates the performance of a team or individual and the ability of sports to change the world. The French Open champion from 2020, Rafael Nadal, won his thirteenth French Open title and equaled Roger Federer as the individual with the most number of Grand Slam trophies in men’s tennis. Rafael Nadal has inspired millions of individuals around the world with his never say die attitude, Nadal has motivated thousands of children to take up tennis around the world.
Nadal has changed the lives of so many people just by playing a sport and being who he is. Nadal who is a down to earth and honest individual has through his life touched the lives of millions around the world and has from a distance given people the right set of values and the attitude you need to be successful in your domain/field.
Rafael Nadal has the same fighting spirit as Seve Ballesteros says Golfer Gary Player
Gary Player is a South African retired professional golfer who is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers ever. During his career, Player won nine major championships on the regular tour and nine major championships on the Champions Tour.
Speaking on the occasion of Rafael Nadal winning the Laureus Sports award for Best Sportsman of the year, the Golf legend, who is also a Laureus Academy Member, congratulated Nadal. Player then went on to compare Nadal’s fighting spirit with that of the former Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros. The occasion also marked the tenth death anniversary of the Spanish Golfer.
Rafael Nadal on winning the award had said, “The rest of the sportsmen probably deserve the trophy the same as me, but this was the year for me and I can’t be happier.” Nadal continued, “Winning the French Open and equaling the 20th Grand Slam of Roger Federer has been an unforgettable moment. It means a lot to equal my great rival, but at the same time, my great friend. It’s something very special after all the history we have had together on and off court.”
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