"Nadal is a genetic freak of nature" says Greg Rusedski

Greg Rusedski feels Rafael Nadal winning a record 21st Grand Slam is “probably the “greatest accomplishment in his career” and praised his “mental fortitude.”

Rafael Nadal won his 21st grand slam trophy in Melbourne not long ago and the achievement was a crowning moment of a truly inspiring tennis career. The fashion by which Nadal did it makes it even more impressive as he battled back from being down 2-0 against a player decade younger than him. Speaking about it on Tennis.com Greg Rusedski said:

"He (Nadal) is a genetic freak of nature and also, his mental fortitude is second to none. If you wanted one guy playing for your life for one match, he is your man. What he’s done is sensational. We have a little bit of back story here as well. Let’s not forget in September, the picture on the crutches. He wasn’t putting any weight on that foot we’re talking about."

Rusedski continued:

“[Then he] comes out, starts the year, wins two events in Melbourne. The lead up tournament, then the Australian Open. As you said, two sets down, love-40, 3-2, we’re thinking ‘this is curtains! No way he’s getting back! Rafa just showed us the fortitude to fight. Let’s not forget that crowd. That crowd was insane, how much they were behind Rafa, wanting to see history happen as well. For me, probably his greatest accomplishment in his career.