5 greatest men's tennis players of all time

2. Rafael Nadal (Spain)

The “King of Clay” holds an unsurpassable record of 11 French Open titles. His dominance at Roland Garros is almost ridiculously evident. However, the fact that he has managed to win 6 more majors on other surfaces goes on to show the completeness of his game. Nadal has won 5 majors on hard-courts and two Wimbledon titles on grass, his least favored surface. He has managed to win 80 career singles titles including 33 ATP Masters titles and is still among the best in the world at the age of 32. He also won the Olympic singles gold medal in 2008.

Nadal’s court-coverage and incredible passing shots are among the primary reasons behind his success. He also has one of the greatest forehands of all time and his forehands almost always contain vicious top-spin. He has a great return of serve too. Nadal’s rivalry with Federer is the greatest in the history of tennis and he actually enjoys a superior head-to-head record against his great rival. Nadal still might increase his amazing tally of 17 majors as he is still going strong.

About the author

Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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