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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain shakes hands with Andy Roddick (R) of the United States after their match during Day Twelve of the 2011 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Nadal defeated Roddick 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain shakes hands with Andy Roddick (R) of the United States after their match during Day Twelve of the 2011 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Nadal defeated Roddick 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal has had a dream start to the 2022 season. The former World No. 1 had been sidelined for the latter half of the 2021 season owing to a foot injury. However, he has made an inspirational comeback this season. Nadal started the year with a bang by lifting the Melbourne Summer Set title. This Sunday, he defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling contest to record his 21st Grand Slam title. He entered the history books by becoming the first man to lift 21 Grand Slam singles titles.
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People took to social media to praise the Spaniard for his amazing comeback win at the Rod Laver Arena. His fellow players and legends of the game congratulated him on his victory. Former World No. 1 Andy Roddick joined others in applauding Nadal. However, he wasn’t too pleased with one of the replies he received on his tweet from a Novak Djokovic fan.
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Andy Roddick blasts a fan for claiming the Australian Open was “rigged” in favor of Rafael Nadal
The American legend took to Twitter to congratulate Nadal for his effort. He tweeted, “Wow. Congrats Rafael Nadal! An absolute pleasure to watch.”
A Novak Djokovic fan (as per their bio) replied, “Andy you one hit wonder…it’s been a scam to say the least. The whole tournament was rigged in his favor.”
Roddick hit back at the fan and said, “And yet, you’re the person who follows the one hit wonder …….. scam, rigged etc. you’re missing hoax, fraud, and witch hunt to really round out the lazy ways to describe a result you don’t like … regardless, I’m happy for Rafa.”
And yet, you’re the person who follows the one hit wonder …….. scam, rigged etc. you’re missing hoax,fraud, and witch hunt to really round out the lazy ways to describe a result you don’t like … regardless, I’m happy for Rafa
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) February 1, 2022
Further, with his victory over Daniil Medvedev, Nadal overtook Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the race for most Grand Slam men’s singles titles. His next aim would be to reclaim the top spot in ATP rankings. Going by his form, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he manages to achieve this in the near future.
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