It is no secret that the ‘Fedal’ rivalry has helped revolutionize modern tennis and boost viewership numbers across the board. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal soon found company in fellow Big 3 rival Novak Djokovic at the apex of the sport; the trio have totally monopolized the Grand Slams, winning 57 of the last 69 Major events.
In that context, Richard Gasquet and Benoit Paire spoke in detail about the commitment shown by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to remain at the top. During a video chat hosted by Gael Monfils on the streaming platform Twitch, the French players lauded the Big 3’s dedication to compete at the highest possible level even as they got older.
Former World No. 7 Richard Gasquet, whose best years came at a time when both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were in their prime, is in awe of their ability to keep improving themselves even after crossing 30.
The Frenchman then went on to say that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal play even better now than they did at the beginning of their careers. Gasquet explained how the two have retained their edge over the rest of the tour by changing their game over the years.
We keep saying Roger Federer has a less physical game, but he plays with the same effort: Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet went on to assert that he is even more impressed by Roger Federer’s longevity.
The Swiss Maestro has won 20 Major titles and has been a contender to reach the later stages of big events for 18 years now. Due to long list of historic accomplishments, the 39-year-old Federer is considered by many sports analysts to be possibly the greatest tennis player of all time.
Benoit Paire echoed Gasquet’s sentiment in his praise for Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, as he explained how the trio have managed to stay motivated for every tournament they play.
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