Rafael Nadal slams Roger Federer and his comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi

Rafael Nal and Roger Federer have been dominant in world of tennis since last 15 years. Similarly, football has seen Cristia Ronaldo and Lionel Messi having a similar duopoly on 'Beautiful Game'. Hence it comes as surprise that comparisons have been drawn between duos on numerous occasions by fans and experts alike. But Nal himself has come forward to conclude that such comparisons can't be more out of mark.

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Rafael Nal-Roger Federer, Cristia Ronaldo-Lionel Messi of tennis?

rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nal have been widely considered as amongst best and fiercest in Tennis. While Federer has 20 Grand Slams to his name, Nal is just one behind Federer's record tally, winning 19 of m. duo tops game in this regard, with vak Djokovic being third at 16 Grand Slam wins. Nal is ahe Federer 24-16 on he-to-he record. In football, Cristia Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have similarly been a class above rest. y have won 11 of last 12 Ballon d'Or awards and have repeatedly competed against each or when duo played in LaLiga. 

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Fans have compared duo on numerous occasions. Lionel Messi has been likened to Roger Federer due to ir effortless and graceful styles. Meanwhile, Rafael Nal and Cristia Ronaldo have been compared for ir dedication and relentless desire to win.

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Rafael Nal gives his thoughts on comparisons

Speaking to Marca.com, Nal insisted that such comparisons are possible. He furr ded that  characteristics of Messi are t like those of Federer r those of Ronaldo are similar to his. Rafael Federer gave his thoughts on Spain's recent manrial merry-go-round stating that his country's chances to win World Cup in 2018 were ruined after untimely sacking of Julen Lopetegui just before tournament. Rafael Nal, 33, will finish season as top-ranked competitor for fifth time in a career. He joined Pete Sampras, Jimmy Conrs, Roger Federer and vak Djokovic on list in becoming oldest player to achieve feat.

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