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Rafael Nadal Academy Brings Roger Federer, Djokovic and Murray Together in a Special Way

Published 12/11/2020, 2:11 AM EST

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There is nobody who can compare with the big four in tennis. In honor of this, Rafael Nadal’s Academy has instituted a special cabinet for the four greatest players of tennis. Along with the Spaniard’s, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray’s tennis rackets are kept there on display. The tennis club expressed its gratitude to the players in a tweet with a picture of the iconic glass cupboard.

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Nadal started the club in 2016, with a vision to provide a best-in-class tennis facility for the young athletes of Spain. Since then, it has been home to many promising talents of the sport. At its inauguration, the Swiss maestro himself promoted the event and even Murray has trained on its courts before.

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Amalgamating 316 career titles, these four players formed the ‘Golden Era’ of tennis. While all have their distinctive personality and traits, their passion for the sport is equal. Together, they lifted tennis to a whole new height in the 21 century.

The Rafa Nadal Museum is an extensive display of all the achievements of the current World No. 2. Outshining each one of them, the big four cabinet will be a new fancy spot for tennis aficionados there. Excitingly, Nadal stored the racket that he won his epic 13 French Open title with this year.

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Even after being competitors at the highest level in tennis, the big four maintain a great respect for one another. Their sportsmanship has been an example for many other sports as they keep boosting one other up.

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A certain debate has come to life since the Austrian Dominic Thiem lifted the 2020 US Open title. Many believed that with his win, the era of next-generation players begun. However, there has been no indication from any of the four that they want to hang up their rackets for good.

The Big Four will participate in the much-anticipated 2021 Australian Open. From 2004 to 2020, Federer and Djokovic have won the title six and eight times respectively while Nadal won it once in 2009. Former World No. 1 Andy Murray is still to win his maiden title in Australia.

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As long as they hold a tennis racket in their hands, tennis is in safe hands. Fans can catch a glimpse of their special rackets in Rafa Nadal Museum in Manacor, Spain.

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Purav Joshi is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports. Having a degree in Films, Television and Media Production, he guided his passion for writing and journalism into the sport of aces and rallies. With over 2 years of experience as a copywriter, Purav has authored over 500 tennis articles.
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