Rafael Nadal has opened up on his fierce rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, claiming one of the pair was "in his hands" during the peak of his career

Rafael Nadal has given an insight into his relationship with his two biggest rivals, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Two of the most adored players in tennis, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, have long been revered by tennis enthusiasts for their epic matches. Over fifteen years, they collided forty times on the court,

Rafael Nadal announced his retirement last year, drawing curtains to a glittering career which also saw him 22 major titles (including a record 14 French Open titles). Nadal’s departure from the ATP circuit also saw Novak Djokovic being left alone as the only active member of the Big Three.

Rafael Nadal spent years locked in a fierce rivalry with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The Big Three dominated the sport, occupying the world No. 1 spot for years and winning 66 Grand Slam titles between them.

Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer is remembered as one of the greatest in sports history. Recently, the Spanish tennis star appeared on Andy Roddick’s YouTube podcast, where he discussed his rivalries with Federer and

Rafael Nadal reflected on the aspect of his rivalry with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic that he is most proud of, as they inspired the new generation of players.

Former World No. 4 Pat Cash, renowned for his 1987 Wimbledon singles title and his exceptional serve-and-volley style, has made a surprising declaration about the best grass-court player he has ever witnessed.

The roles were reversed at the back end of their careers, as Federer devoted much of his attention to reshaping his game to repel the threats Nadal was throwing at him. The end re