Rafael Nadal reacts to winning ATP Tour's Stefan Edeberg Sportsmanship Award 2019

World .1 Rafael Nal has once again won ATP’s Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award. Nal won award for second consecutive year, after being voted solely by players as ir favourite for it.  Spaniard h first won award in 2010 for his professionalism, fair play and integrity on and off court. Reacting to award, Nal thanked his fellow players for bestowing hour on him. He said that coming from his peers, award was even more special.

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Interestingly, earlier this year, Nal h teased Federer over Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship award, pointing out that his arch-rival h won award for a record 13 times. Nal h wondered if he stood a chance this year, considering Swiss’ record. It seems award was his all along.

Rafael Nal: ATP Tour awards won so far

Rafael Nal has won an ATP Award in every player-voted category. He won Best Newcomer Award in 2003, Most Improved Player in 2005 and Best Comeback Award in 2013. Nal won Sportsmanship Award in 2010, 2018 and 2019. Spaniard also won Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of Year award in 2011.

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33-year-old Spaniard has been most consistent player of 2019, reaching semi-final of all but two ATP tournaments. He won 58 of his 65 matches. Rafael Nal claimed four titles — Rome Masters, French Open, Rogers Cup and US Open. He surpassed Djokovic in closing sts of season to secure his spot as World .1.

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Meanwhile, Federer remained fans’ favourite player, winning award for 17th straight year. He shared award with US doubles pair Bob and Mike Bryan, who won it for record 14th time. Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray, who underwent hip surgery in January, won Comeback Player of Year. He won one doubles and singles title each respectively on his return in late 2019.

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