The world is currently mourning the sudden death of soccer legend Diego Maradona. El Pibe de Oro used to hit the headlines multiple times for his incredible success and controversial personal life to become a sheer legend. Unfortunately, Diego used to struggle for a long time with his addiction to cocaine that created many problems for his health. Eventually, he passed away after turning 60 on Wednesday.
Diego had a huge passion for tennis and he used to love to hang around with the best of the sport.
Rafael Nadal posted a lovely message on Twitter mourning the soccer legend as follows (translated):
“Today the world of sports in general and football in particular has a void. It left us one of the greatest athletes in history. What he did in football remains. My sincere and condolences to his family, the world of football and all of Argentina.”
Del Potro also wrote a heartfelt message of this idol compatriot:
“I feel that you return to the place that belongs to you, HEAVEN. For me you will never die. Rest in peace.”
Siento que volvés al lugar que te pertenece, EL CIELO. Para mí nunca vas a morir. Descansá en Paz.#GraciasDiego https://t.co/CenIdC4Tbe
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) November 25, 2020
Roger Federer was meant to meet Maradona during his successful tour in Latin America last year. However, Diego could not meet the Swiss legend as he was already struggling with his health. However, he released a video that made Federer extremely emotional.
“Hello Master, machine, like I call you. You were, you are, and will be the greatest. There is no other like you. I want you to know that if you have any kind of trouble in my country, you can call me and tell me what you need,” he said.
El saludo de Diego Maradona 🇦🇷 a Roger Federer 🇨🇭 https://t.co/97oxyTX34S
— CanalTenis.com 🎾 (@canal_tenis) November 21, 2019
Rafael Nadal in 2020
Ranked no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 21st of November when he capitulated to Daniil Medvedev 3-6 7-64 6-3 in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals.
Currently, this season Nadal has a compiled 27-7 record. Rafael has won 2 titles in 2020 in Acapulco and at the French Open.
Roger Federer in 2020
Ranked no.5, Federer played his last match on the 30th of January when he capitulated to Novak Djokovic 7-61 6-4 6-3 in the semifinal of the Australian Open.
Roger Federer’s best accomplishment of the present season was reaching the semi-finals at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer played each other 40 times. The head to head is 24-16 for Nadal. The last time that they played, Roger Federer won 6-3 5-7 6-3 in the final in Basel (Swiss Indoors Basel) in November 2015.
Juan Martin Del Potro in 2020
Currently the world no.154, Juan Martin played his last match on the 21st of November 2008 when he was overcome by Feliciano Lopez 4-6 7-62 7-64 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup.
