Published 13:44 IST, June 5th 2020

Rafael Nadal very humble, can win Grand Slams every year: Ex-US Open champion Andy Roddick

Former World No.1 Andy Roddick believes World No.2 Rafael Nadal is very humble and has backed the Spaniard to win Grand Slam titles every year.

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Former US Open champion Andy Roddick believes World .2 Rafael Nal is one of most accomplished athletes in world and yet remains humble, according to many on ATP Tour and ex-players. Nal has established as one of greatest players in tennis history winning 19 Grand Slam titles ahe of World .1 vak Djokovic's 17 and second only to arch-rival Roger Federer's 20. Despite all his achievements, Andy Roddick believes Rafael Nal's humility is what makes him a popular figure across globe. 

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Rafael Nal is one nicest humans on planet: Andy Roddick

Speaking in a podcast on Tennis Channel, 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick reveals that Rafael Nal's down-to-earth nature has t changed despite him winning major hours through his career. Roddick believes King of Clay is so far away from arrogance that he might be unaware of his greatness. former World .1 believes that Rafael Nal has child-like incence, which makes him endearing to fans across globe. Every year, Tennis Channel celebrates Rafael Nal's birthday by giving him a present and when quizzed wher  19-time Grand Slam Champion would be done with ir repeated fists. Andy Roddick chuckled and said that Spaniard is one of nicest humans on planet and would reply by just saying thank you. 

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Andy Roddick believes Rafael Nal can win Grand Slams every year, has learned to be motivated by Roger Federer

When quizzed about what makes Rafael Nal sustain at this , Andy Roddick reveals Spaniard is following Roger Federer's example of putting health above everything else. Federer is kwn to prioritise his participation in tournaments based on his fitness, a method which has reaped dividends since 2016. former World .1 believes Rafael Nal is following a similar regime, focusing on playing fewer tournaments in a year, which ensures he arrives in peak form and fitness at Roland Garros.

Roddick believes Nal is an all-surface great and feels that if World .2 can remain fit, n he can clinch atleast one Grand Slam title every year. With US Open next on Grand Slam calendar after French Open was postponed and Wimbledon was cancelled, stars are unlikely to have eugh match practice when y take court.

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Roddick believes that is unlikely to hurt 19-time Grand Slam winner's chances, as he is comfortable eugh at   of 34 to trust process. former US tennis star ded that while Rafa might have to grind through initial rounds, he will be at his very best, making him a competitor for any Slam he competes in. 

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13:44 IST, June 5th 2020