Published 19:49 IST, April 21st 2020

Rafael Nadal makes Sachin Tendulkar-like revelation about his game on Instagram Live

Rafael Nadal said that he plays tennis with his left hand despite being a righty like batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who bats righty despite being left-handed.

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Tennis fans across globe had some moments to cherish last night when World . 2 Rafael Nadal went live on Instagram. Unlike in tennis, 17-time Grand Slam champion took a bit of time getting hang of things before having a friendly chat with Roger Federer on Monday. Apart from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal also had Andy Murray join two on Instagram Live. trio spoke about ir life during coronavirus pandemic and how y are coping with lockdown. 

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Rafael Nadal reveals he cant play Tennis with his right hand despite being right-handed

Roger Federer, speaking to Rafael Nadal on Instagram Live, questioned Spaniard on choosing to play tennis left-handed despite predominantly being right-handed. Nadal revealed that he cant play right-handed and that's just 'a legend.' Rafael Nadal added that he uses his right-and for most of his activities including basketball, but with football and tennis, it is his left hand that dominates. World . 2 added that he started with two hands - backhand and forehand - so that people would t be able to realise if he was left-handed or right-handed. 

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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shares a familiar problem with Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal and Sachin Tendulkar are both ambidextrous by nature. While Nadal is predominantly right-handed and uses left to play tennis, it is or way around with Sachin Tendulkar. cricket legend was a right-handed batsman during his playing days but uses his left hand to eat and write. 

Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid 'class Above' Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Mohammad Yousuf

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Rafael Nadal net worth

According to Forbes, Rafael Nadal is globally ranked 37th and fourth among highest-paid tennis players as of December 2019. Forbes estimates his total earnings at $37.3 million annually, which includes his salary of $4.3 million and his brand endorsements, which earned him around $33 million. Forbes also pegged his total earnings from prize money at $114 million.  Spaniard has two lavish homes – one in his home country in Mallorca worth $1.5 million and or in Dominican Republic, estimated cost of which is $2 million. 

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19:49 IST, April 21st 2020