Rafael Nadal picks Roger Federer as biggest rival, Djokovic goes with Nadal

Over the last 15 years, the top players have created some of the most exciting tennis rivalries, pushing the boundaries and writing the record books.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been the most dominant trio in tennis history, winning 57 Major titles since Wimbledon 2003 and competing against each other almost 150 times. Roger, Rafa and Novak have shared the court at the most prestigious world's events and battled for the most famous trophies of our sport, always standing above the others and forging an exclusive GOAT race that still goes on.

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Speaking about his greatest rival, Rafael Nadal picked Roger Federer, the one he had to beat since his earliest days on the Tour. Rafa and Roger started their rivalry in Miami 2004 when the 17-year-old toppled world no. 1 in straight sets, displaying his abilities and rich potential. Federer and Nadal have played 40 times so far, entering the Major finals' court nine times and performing memorable encounters with different styles and game philosophies.

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On the other hand, Novak Djokovic mentioned Rafael Nadal as his main rival over the years, facing each other 56 times and battling in nine Major finals, just like Nadal and Federer. The Spaniard beat the Serb in their most recent clash, scoring a commanding 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 triumph over Novak at Roland Garros to secure the 20th Major crown and join Federer at the top of the GOAT race ahead of 2021.