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Rafael Nadal Names Laver, Djokovic, Federer—and Himself—On Tennis 'Mount Rushmore'

The 22-time major champion offered the list at the E1 Series finale in Miami, citing his record as validation.

Overview

  • He made the remarks in a Complex interview conducted during the E1 Series season finale in Miami.
  • Nadal justified including himself by saying, “You have to be humble but also clear, and the numbers say that.”
  • His résumé includes 22 Grand Slam singles titles, 92 ATP trophies, 14 French Open crowns and two Olympic gold medals.
  • Team Rafa finished as the 2025 E1 Series runner-up in Miami, placing just behind Tom Brady’s Team Brady.
  • He has recently distinguished his longtime rivals, describing Roger Federer as “more magical” and Novak Djokovic as “more hardworking.”