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Roland Garros: Nadal’s achievement is incredible, says Andy Murray

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October 13, 2020

British tennis star, Andy Murray has hailed Rafael Nadal for an incredible achievement after his French Open win against Novak Djokovic.

Nadal won his 13th Roland Garros and 20th Grand Slam in straight sets victory on Sunday, equalling Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles.

Speaking on Nadal’s achievement, Murray said he does not see anyone matching what Nadal has done at a single tournament.

“Amazing achievement, I don’t think what he has done at Roland Garros will ever be beaten,” Murray said. “He could win another one and make it 14 or 15, whatever he finishes on, but he is one short of winning the same amount of grand slams as [Pete] Sampras did [overall] at just one tournament.

“It’s incredible. I think it’s one of the best records in sport – maybe the best. I don’t think it will ever be repeated and I actually don’t think anyone will get close to it.”

Djokovic’s defeat leaves him on 17 Grand Slams, three behind Nadal and Federer, and Murray cannot decide who will finish on the higher number when all three greats decide to retire.

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“It’s impossible to answer those questions because you never know,” Murray added. “Someone can get injured, have an issue like I had and that changes your whole career. So, providing they all stay fit and if they retire all at the same age, then I would think it would be between Rafa and Novak.

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“I would think it would be between the two of them. If they both stay healthy and they retire at the same time, I think it will be between those two.” [Euro Sports]