“Rafa Is One in a Billion”: Fernando Verdasco Reflects on Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic
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Over the years, Rafael Nadal has gone down in history to be one of the fiercest competitors on the Tour. The Spaniard has been involved in a number of matches that have become classics. One of his matches that everyone remembers was against compatriot Fernando Verdasco.
Rafael Nadal was up against his fellow countryman in the Australian Open 2009 semifinal. To date, it is fondly remembered and, at that time, it was recorded as the longest match in the tournament’s history. The match went the distance and ended 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (1), 6-4 scoreline in favor of Rafa.
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Rafael Nadal against Fernando Verdasco was one to be remembered
Recently, Fernando Verdasco was reflecting on his memorable match against Rafa and considered him a unique athlete. Verdasco even ended up reflecting on his form during that season.
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The Spaniard stated, “The blows and the game of 2009 were already in 2005, what happens is that it was not so regular. Rafa is one in a billion. In 2009, I saw that I could beat Rafa, Roger, Murray, and anyone. At that moment in my career, I felt that I could beat everyone.”
Fernando Verdasco got the upper hand from time-to-time
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During his career, Fernando has managed to beat the likes of Nadal and Murray from time to time. However, he has not managed to register a win over Federer with the Swiss maestro winning seven times.
Coming to Rafa and speaking on his performances in the present season, he skipped the US Open and ended his season as his foot is yet not fully fit. He has been facing this issue since the French Open this year. We hope to see him recover soon and see him fully fit for the upcoming 2022 season.
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