Overview
- Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, Rafael Nadal described Roger Federer as “more from a magical point of view” and Novak Djokovic as defined by a rare work ethic and winning mentality.
- Nadal said the two are different personalities who share great passion for tennis and that their rivalry pushed him to his limits throughout his career.
- He was awarded the key to the city of Miami and later thanked the community in a post following the event.
- Contextualizing the era, coverage noted the Big Three captured 66 of 81 majors from 2003 to 2023, with Djokovic on 24 Grand Slams, Nadal on 22 and Federer on 20.
- Nadal’s reflections come after he ended his career at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals and received public tributes in 2025 that celebrated the trio’s lasting impact on men’s tennis.