Nadal not focused on Federer’s Grand Slam record

Rafael Nadal insists he is not focused on chasing Roger Federer’s record Grand Slam haul but admits it would be “amazing” if he manages to eclipse the Swiss star’s tally of 20 majors won.

Nadal’s heroics in 2019 saw him capture a 12th Roland Garros and fourth US Open and the Spaniard is now just one Slam shy of Federer’s men’s all-time record.

At 33, Nadal became the oldest year-end No.1 when he secured that position last month, following a tremendous season that saw him scoop four titles on tour, along with the Davis Cup crown for Spain.

It has been a little bit of a magic year because it had been a good start, but then I went through a couple of very hard months in terms of injuries. “So if that happens, great, if not, I just gave my best all my career to be in the position that I am today. And obviously, of course, increase the number of 20, or tying 20 would be something amazing, but I cannot complain at all.

“I’m super happy the way I am having my tennis career, I gave my best all the time and I’m proud about the way I worked and the way I enjoyed the tennis during all these years.

“So I just really believe and hope that I can keep having the chance to keep going and keep having fun and keep giving myself chances to compete at the highest level.”