Both countries are among the top five in terms of the most titles won in the Open Era, with much fewer resources than very powerful federations.
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Casper Ruud, who has faced all of them, has recognized that Carlos and Jannik bring something different from what Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer did.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has in his memory box a good selection of anecdotes related to the main figures of this sport, and in recent days, he decided to share an interesting story... which has to do with his first time getting drunk. It happened at a Laver Cup and... thanks to Roger Federer! "The first time I got drunk was with Rafa and Roger, it was the first time I drank alcohol in my life. I couldn't have asked for a better first time (smiles). I had no idea what to order, and Roger told me to order a drink. I thought, 'Well, if Roger says so, I have to order something' (laughs). It was a very fun night: Domi (Thiem) and I got on the table, danced, and sang; it was one of those memorable nights that makes you appreciate tennis as a team sport because that week we were teammates, not competing against each other". Your fault, Roger.
Fedal forever 🥂
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@stefanos) February 13, 2026
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Marin Cilic is back. Amid his great form, which has taken him back to the top 50 of the rankings and to the semifinals of the ATP 500 in Dallas after defeating Jack Pinnington Jones, the 37-year-old Croatian tennis player has revealed the two best matches of his career. "Against Roger in the semifinals of the US Open, I played at an incredible level. Also against Rafa in the Australian Open. Some of those matches were simply top-notch," he admitted. In fact, after that victory against Federer, he achieved his first and only Grand Slam title.
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The reflection of the Croat, who has lived with several generations of the circuit and has seen how the ecosystem has changed from a decade and a half ago until now, is fantastic.
The other great passion of Rafael Nadal, apart from tennis, has always been golf. The Spaniard, whenever tennis and his physical condition allowed it, would head to the golf courses, something he can now do more frequently. In fact, the 22-time Grand Slam champion has stated at an event that he has received tournament invitations. "I follow golf every week, and my wife suffers because of it. I watched Jon Rahm play this week in Riyadh; he had a spectacular final round and almost won. I enjoy following it in general. I have been tempted to play on occasion; several times they have wanted to give me an invitation, but the circumstances have not yet aligned. In the future, you never know, but I would have to feel that I am playing without making a fool of myself and with the enthusiasm of at least being able to compete, even if it's only against myself."
❤️"I played with Severiano Ballesteros and the memory is 𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞"
— Vamos Movistar Plus+ (@VamosMPlus) February 12, 2026
👀"Several times they have wanted to give me an invitation to participate in a professional tournament. In the future, you never know"@RafaelNadal and his passion for golf.#AquíGritamosGolf #LocosPorElGolf pic.com/rjRpena9jA
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The Bosnian, already eliminated from the ATP 250 Buenos Aires, reflects on his career and the moments that have marked him the most, like that victory against Nadal in Miami.
Rafael Nadal appeared at a massive event where he addressed various current issues, one of which was his reaction on social media to words from Patrick Mouratoglou, who stated that the tennis level of Alcaraz and Sinner is superior to that of the Big 3.
"I didn't intend to stir controversy, but the thing is that his analysis is incorrect. It's like comparing the current Messi to his best time at Barcelona, or the current Cristiano with the one from Real Madrid. That's my point of view. Each one is paving their own path, and everyone's career will determine who is the best. They are all excellent tennis ambassadors, and we should be happy that Novak remains at the top. Having Alcaraz is a blessing; he is taking tennis to an incredible level, and you must value and enjoy it," he stated.
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Both countries are among the top five in terms of the most titles won in the Open Era, with much fewer resources than very powerful federations.
Marin Cilic is back. Amid his great form, which has taken him back to the top 50 of the rankings and to the semifinals of the ATP 500 in Dallas after defeating Jack Pinnington Jones, the 37-year-old Croatian tennis player has revealed the two best matches of his career. "Against Roger in the semifinals of the US Open, I played at an incredible level. Also against Rafa in the Australian Open. Some of those matches were simply top-notch," he admitted. In fact, after that victory against Federer, he achieved his first and only Grand Slam title.
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Casper Ruud, who has faced all of them, has recognized that Carlos and Jannik bring something different from what Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer did.
The reflection of the Croat, who has lived with several generations of the circuit and has seen how the ecosystem has changed from a decade and a half ago until now, is fantastic.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has in his memory box a good selection of anecdotes related to the main figures of this sport, and in recent days, he decided to share an interesting story... which has to do with his first time getting drunk. It happened at a Laver Cup and... thanks to Roger Federer! "The first time I got drunk was with Rafa and Roger, it was the first time I drank alcohol in my life. I couldn't have asked for a better first time (smiles). I had no idea what to order, and Roger told me to order a drink. I thought, 'Well, if Roger says so, I have to order something' (laughs). It was a very fun night: Domi (Thiem) and I got on the table, danced, and sang; it was one of those memorable nights that makes you appreciate tennis as a team sport because that week we were teammates, not competing against each other". Your fault, Roger.
Fedal forever 🥂
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@stefanos) February 13, 2026
🎥 @whatsthecall26 pic.twitter.com/X4JCELYhke
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The other great passion of Rafael Nadal, apart from tennis, has always been golf. The Spaniard, whenever tennis and his physical condition allowed it, would head to the golf courses, something he can now do more frequently. In fact, the 22-time Grand Slam champion has stated at an event that he has received tournament invitations. "I follow golf every week, and my wife suffers because of it. I watched Jon Rahm play this week in Riyadh; he had a spectacular final round and almost won. I enjoy following it in general. I have been tempted to play on occasion; several times they have wanted to give me an invitation, but the circumstances have not yet aligned. In the future, you never know, but I would have to feel that I am playing without making a fool of myself and with the enthusiasm of at least being able to compete, even if it's only against myself."
❤️"I played with Severiano Ballesteros and the memory is 𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞"
— Vamos Movistar Plus+ (@VamosMPlus) February 12, 2026
👀"Several times they have wanted to give me an invitation to participate in a professional tournament. In the future, you never know"@RafaelNadal and his passion for golf.#AquíGritamosGolf #LocosPorElGolf pic.com/rjRpena9jA
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The Bosnian, already eliminated from the ATP 250 Buenos Aires, reflects on his career and the moments that have marked him the most, like that victory against Nadal in Miami.
Rafael Nadal appeared at a massive event where he addressed various current issues, one of which was his reaction on social media to words from Patrick Mouratoglou, who stated that the tennis level of Alcaraz and Sinner is superior to that of the Big 3.
"I didn't intend to stir controversy, but the thing is that his analysis is incorrect. It's like comparing the current Messi to his best time at Barcelona, or the current Cristiano with the one from Real Madrid. That's my point of view. Each one is paving their own path, and everyone's career will determine who is the best. They are all excellent tennis ambassadors, and we should be happy that Novak remains at the top. Having Alcaraz is a blessing; he is taking tennis to an incredible level, and you must value and enjoy it," he stated.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal aclara la polémica con Mouratoglou: "Su análisis es erróneo"
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Perhaps many of us still find it hard to see Carlos Alcaraz within the Olympus of the chosen ones at only 22 years old, but his track record doesn't lie. Regardless of his age - in this case, a ridiculously young age by these standards - what he has achieved in his short career places him unquestionably among the best in history. I'm not saying it, Rafael Nadal is.
"Alcaraz is not a promise anymore; he has seven Grand Slams, so he is already a legend in our sport. When you look at great historical players, not many have won seven grand slams. In Australia, he played a high-level match where you could see the age difference, but each one tried to perform at their best, using their own strengths. I really enjoyed watching the final," assessed the Balearic in statements gathered by the newspaper MARCA during his latest promotional event.
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Rafael Nadal returned to the spotlight after his presence in the final of the 2026 Australian Open. In Melbourne, the Mallorcan witnessed Carlos Alcaraz's triumph and Novak Djokovic's latest attempt to secure his 25th Grand Slam. Speaking at the presentation of a charity golf circuit promoted by his Foundation, Nadal's remarks on a potential 25th win by Djokovic may have surprised some, as he stated that it wouldn't be "good or bad for tennis." "I don't think Djokovic winning his 25th Grand Slam would change anything in tennis", declared Rafa, who also praised Carlitos, already labeling him a "legend" in the sport. Lastly, he avoided comparisons between current Carlos and current Novak with a rather curious analogy: "Comparing Carlos to today's Novak would be like comparing Barcelona's Messi to the present one, or Real Madrid's Cristiano to the current one." What do you think?
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