Men’s tennis has been dominated by the ‘Big 3’ – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – since the early 2000s.
Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam title this month to move to within one Major of Federer and Nadal’s record of 20, adding further fuel to the GOAT debate.
Speaking to AS, Casper Ruud said each member of the ‘Big 3’ has a claim to the GOAT moniker. But the Norwegian was quick to highlight Rafael Nadal’s haul of 13 titles at Roland Garros.
“It is a great place to train, stay in shape, and also relax” - Casper Ruud on Rafael Nadal’s academy
Casper Ruud has made giant strides over the past year or so, climbing to a career-high No. 14 in the ATP rankings.
During this period, the Norwegian has often traded hits with Rafael Nadal at the Spaniard’s academy. When asked to describe the experience of training at the famed academy, Ruud was lavish in his praise.
The Norwegian lauded the atmosphere at the Spaniard’s academy and also claimed players could sometimes practise with Rafael Nadal himself.
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