Roger Federer won the Fans’ Favourite Award for 19 consecutive years and it was almost “right” that after his retirement, it would have been Rafael Nadal to get the recognition.
After he learned that the fans voted him as their favorite ATP player of the year, Rafael Nadal posted the following message:
“I am super happy to receive the Fans’ Favourite Award 2022. It makes me feel great. I can’t thank you enough everyone for the support not only for this award, but at the same time for all the support that I receive in every single city and event around the world.
That means everything to me, so I am very looking forward to 2023 to share a lot of positive things again. See you soon!”
Rafael Nadal has just ended his tour in Latin America with Casper Ruud. The Spanish sensation will kick start the new season by playing in the United Cup in Australia.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
At the moment ranked no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 17th of November when he beat world no.3 Casper Ruud 7-5 7-5 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Until now, during this year the Spaniard has managed to achieve a compiled 39-8 win-loss record. The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, Australian Open, Acapulco and French Open. Rafael was the finalist in Indian Wells.
Roger Federer in 2022
Currently the world no.97, Federer played his last match on the 7th of July 2021 when he was overcome by world no.10 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this year the Swiss has managed to achieve a composed 0-0 record.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer faced off 40 times. Their current head to head is 24-16 for Nadal. Before, the last time they played, Roger Federer won 7-6(3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal in London (Wimbledon) in July 2019.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer |
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