“They are different people both on and off the court,” Simona Halep on Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Simona Halep
Simona Halep, two time Grandslam champion is known to be a long time admirer of Roger Federer’s playing abilities. The Romanian recently praised Federer and Rafael Nadal for their unique skills. Halep claimed that she was a huge admirer of Federer’s effortless game, while she also lauded Nadal’s dedication to tennis.
During a recent interview, Simona Halep was quizzed on who she prefers between Federer and Nadal. The Romanian stated that she was a fan of both, and also highlighted the reasons for the same.
“I can say that I like Federer for the beauty of his game and the way he plays this sport,” Halep said. “You have the feeling that he does not sweat and that he has the T-shirt the same as when the game started. Nadal is a totally different tennis player. He expresses hard work and a crazy desire to continue improving himself. They are different people both on and off the court. I don’t like staying with either one since I like both,” she added.
I firmly believe that he will continue to win at Roland Garros: Halep on Rafael Nadal
Simona Halep spoke about Nadal’s dominance at the French Open and why she believes that the Spaniard will continue winning on the red-clay in Paris. The Romanian pointed out to the fact that inspite of the adverse conditions this year in Paris, Rafael Nadal was able to battle against all odds and emerge victorious. He defeated Novak Djokovic in the finals in straight sets to clinch his 13th French Open title in October, this year.
“I firmly believe that he will continue to win at Roland Garros,” Halep said. “This year, the conditions in Paris were very harsh, cold, and humid. Still, he did not lose any set. I see him winning the title two or three more times,” she added.
Simona Halep is herself a one-time French Open champion, after she won the title in 2018, defeating Sloane Stephens in the finals in three sets.
Nirmit Mehta
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