In his first interview since announcing his retirement, Rafael Nadal opened up about the friendships and rivalries that defined his career, particularly with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Known as the “Big Three,

As Rafael Nadal prepares to retire from professional tennis next month, the Spaniard has been asked many times to reflect on the rivalries he's shared with the other two members of the "Big Three"—Roger Federer of Switzerland and Novak Djokovic of Serbia.

In an interview with Eurosport France (of which he is a technical commentator - ed.), Nicolas Mahut talked about Roger Federer's farewell and the announced retirement of Rafael Nadal, who will play his last event at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga at the end of November.

Recently retired Rafael Nadal on gender, equality, and fairness. Rafael Nadal celebrates in his match against Tommy Paul during Day Three of the Rolex Paris Masters on November 2, 2022 in Paris, France.

Rafa’s legacy goes far beyond the triumphs he achieved on the tennis court and is an important example for players who wish to enter the professional tour. Nadal made modern tennis history together with his great rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, not forgetting the impact of another great champion like Andy Murray.