Rafael Nadal spent years locked in a fierce rivalry with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The Big Three dominated the sport, occupying the world No. 1 spot for years and winning 66 Grand Slam titles between them.

Rafael Nadal announced his retirement last year, drawing curtains to a glittering career which also saw him 22 major titles (including a record 14 French Open titles). Nadal’s departure from the ATP circuit also saw Novak Djokovic being left alone as the only active member of the Big Three.

Russian ATP Top 10 player Andrey Rublev weighed in on the debate, naming his favorite among Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.

Rafael Nadal has explained why his rivalry with Roger Federer was ‘more attractive’ than his rivalry with Novak Djokovic during the Big Three era. The three superstars dominated professional men’s tennis for around two decades,

Rafael Nadal's clashes against Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are firmly cemented in tennis folklore, and the Spaniard has shed light on such competitiveness.

The roles were reversed at the back end of their careers, as Federer devoted much of his attention to reshaping his game to repel the threats Nadal was throwing at him. The end re

Rafael Nadal reflected on the aspect of his rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic that he is most proud of, as they inspired the new generation of players.