Former world number one Andy Roddick has heaped praise on Spain’s legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal. The 37-year-old is often regarded as one of the greatest player in the history of the men’s singles tennis in the Open era, having won as many as 22 Grand Slam titles.
Roddick, who won the US Open in 2003 after beating Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final with a score of 6–3, 7–6(7–2), 6–3, was recently quoted in a report where he heaped praise on Nadal and believes that the tennis world is lucky to have someone like the Spaniard.
"We are lucky to have someone like Rafa in tennis for as long as we have,” said the 41-year-old “Every single person he comes across, it's like he doesn't have an off day with people, right?”
"Shaking hands of every single person, there's no chance he can feel like doing that crap every day. There's just no chance. True gentleman, I like that and it felt like a celebration of him in like a thank you for what you have given us over the years.”
Nadal, who recently returned to the court after a gap of nearly one year, will now take part in the Indian Wells where he will face Canada’s Milos Raonic in the round of 32 clash on Thursday.
I would have loved to play in Doha, where the tournament team, as well as the amazing Qatar fans have always supported me greatly. Unfortunately I am not ready to compete and I won’t be able to come to Doha where I really wanted to be and play again after that unforgettable win…
