Sampras retired from professional tennis in 2002, while Nadal did not break onto the scene until a few years later. He might be the greatest player of all time. Lopez and Nadal have played against each other 14 times. Also. Pete Sampras (L) and Andre Agassi after their 2002 US Open final | AFP. . Nadalhas 59 while Federer won 54. Stats Comparison. 1. Nadal e la fine di un regno di 912 settimane di fila nei top 10 It lasted for a marathon four hours and 48 minutes. Actually, most real tennis fans could care less about clay. Pete Sampras was able to watch Rafael Nadal play live in the Australian Open for the very first time. Courier and Edberg were tough opponents for him in the early 90s and Agassi was obviously the best rival he ever had. Novak Djokovic Roger Federer 27-23. Icons such as Bjrn Borg, Pete Sampras, John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors get a special mention in the GOAT discussion, but for many people its a choice of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer. Petes backhand, both in returning and trading shots, makes him vulnerable, Mayotte says. Players like Andy Murray, Sloane Stephens and Taylor Fritz have all used the Radical over the years. BORIS Becker's estranged wife has blasted the shamed star as the "devil" who thinks the "world revolves around him". A rivalry and friendship like no other, the world may never witness anything like the Fedal story ever again in tennis. Start your free trial, The GOAT debate, grand slam wins and big titles, Nadal vs. Djokovic: the rivalry and head-to-head record, Roger Federers retirement: an end to a magical era, Connectivity, Syrian diplomacy and French football, Elon Musk: mad genius now worlds richest. to-head 3-1 with the Frenchman winning their previous Acpaulco first round match in 2020. When looking at their head-to-head matchups, Nadal holds a slight edge with a record of 21-15. When looking at their head-to-head matchups, Nadal holds a slight edge with a record of 21-15. It may be worth the same points but as far as legacies go Wimbledon adds an extra luster. 1 for more than 200 weeks, and to win more than 20 majors. You must log in or register to reply here. Pete Sampras and Venus Williams were complete dicks to me, so something as simple as this goes a long way.