What surgery did Federer get?

knee surgery
Roger Federer has said he is “in a really good place” with his recovery from last month’s knee surgery but clarified that he would not rush into returning to the court.

Has Federer beaten Nadal in French Open?

Considered one of the greatest-ever tennis rivalries, Federer and Nadal have played each other 40 times, with Nadal leading the overall head-to-head 24–16 and in finals 14–10. Nadal leads 6–0 at the French Open and 3–1 at the Australian Open, while Federer leads 3–1 at Wimbledon.

Who has beaten Rafael Nadal the most?

Djokovic
To date Djokovic is the only man to have beaten Nadal in all four majors. Of their 58 matches, 27 have been on hard courts, 27 have been on clay, and 4 have been on grass. Nadal leads on clay (19–8), while Djokovic leads on hard courts (20–7).

What did Nadal do in 2008?

Rafael Nadal at the 2008 French Open. He won the French Open for the loss of no sets and just 41 games, in one of the most comprehensive Grand Slam performances of all time. Nadal also won Wimbledon that year, defeating Roger Federer in what is widely recognized as the greatest tennis match in history.

Did Rafael Nadal retire?

He was defaulted in 2020; he retired with a shoulder issue in 2019; and over the years he has lost late-round matches—to Kei Nishikori, Wawrinka, and Andy Murray—that he would love to have back.

Why did Roger Federer retire?

Federer missed more than a year of action after he most recent knee surgeries. Now, he’s announced that he won’t play the US Open, likely not the Australian Open and, possibly, nothing ever again as a touring professional.

Has Nadal ever lost a French Open final?

It was Nadal’s third loss in 108 matches at a tournament he won each of the last four years, including by beating Djokovic in the 2020 final. Nadal’s first defeat at the French Open came against Robin Soderling in 2009; the next against Djokovic in 2015.

How many times has Nadal won the French Open?

Rafael Nadal has won 13 French Open titles which is a record for any player, male or female, in any major tournament. He also holds the record for the most consecutive wins in the Open Era, with five from 2010 to 2014.

Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?

Roger Federer
Pete Sampras. Tennis legend Pete Sampras believes that Novak Djokovic has usurped the likes of Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer to become the best player in the history of tennis. This week saw Djokovic break a record he held with childhood hero Sampras by securing the year-end top ranking for a record seventh time.

Is Djokovic retiring?

N ovak Djokovic has revealed plans to become a coach when he retires from his esteemed playing career on the tennis court. At 34, the Serb has won it all with nine Australian Open titles topping his tally of 20 Grand Slams, putting him level with contemporaries Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Is Federer retiring in 2021?

For now, Federer, one of the greatest athletes of this or any era, does not intend to retire, but after turning 40 last Sunday and after two operations on his right knee in 2020, he is well aware that the odds are heavily against him.

When did Rafael Nadal win the French Open?

At the end of the 2009 tennis season, Nadal helped Spain sweep the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup final. His dominance of the French Open returned in 2010 when he easily won the event for the fifth time in his career, which he followed by winning his second Wimbledon title in July of that year.

How many titles has Rafael Nadal won on the ATP Tour?

The next year, Nadal secured five more titles on the ATP tour, including his second straight French Open win—this time besting Federer in the final. He also reached his first final on the grass at Wimbledon before falling to Federer.

When did Nadal win his 10th Grand Slam title?

Nadal ended his Grand Slam title drought when he won a 10th career French Open championship in June 2017. Three months later he won his third U.S. Open singles title.

What hand does Rafael Nadal play tennis with?

In his early years, Nadal (who wrote with his right hand) played left-handed tennis with both a two-handed forehand and backhand. When he was 12, however, his uncle encouraged him to adopt a more conventional left-handed style.