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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react as they are presented to the crowd at Palais Eynard during the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react as they are presented to the crowd at Palais Eynard during the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are inarguably the cream of the tennis crop. Moreover, their great rivalry and contradictory playing styles have helped the sport broaden its spectrum. Thus, it was no surprise when Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen expressed his admiration for the two G.O.A.T.s of tennis.
The Dr. Hannibal Lector fame Mikkelsen has made a name for himself by captivating the audience with his layered characters. Presently, he is living in Mallorca, the hometown of Rafa Nadal, from where he talked about FEDAL.
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe and teammate Roger Federer celebrate during the singles match between Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day One of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
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Mads Mikkelsen on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Unquestionably, the 20-time Grand Slam champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have inspired millions with their performances. When asked if he had seen the Spaniard in Mallorca, Mikkelsen said, “Yeah. I’ve seen him [Nadal] quite a few times. Not here, but I’ve seen him play in the French Open.”
Furthermore, the Danish actor revealed that he and his wife are Nadal fans. But most significantly, he talked with great admiration for the Swiss maestro. “Nothing beats Federer though. Even when he loses, he’s just amazing to watch. It’s insane,” the Dane added.
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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland embrace at the net after their mens singles semi-final match during Day thirteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 07, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
The record 13-time French Open champion, Rafa Nadal, has single-handedly reigned over the clay courts for the last 15 years. On the other side, the 8-time Wimbledon winner, King Federer, has brought the world to love tennis with his exquisite playing style.
Summing things up, Mikkelsen noted that it was the contrast in their style that makes them exceptional.
“It’s wonderful to watch this bull terrier Nadal, who is so physical and intelligent, playing this elegant sh*t, Federer, who’s playing the finest violin in the world. If they were both playing the same way, it might be boring,” the Doctor Strange movie actor said.
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Which tournament will Federer and Nadal play together?
Both Federer and Nadal are looking forward to playing a home tournament in their clay season. The Spaniard is currently in the Barcelona Open 2021 draw, where he is the top seed. Meanwhile, in Geneva Open 2021, the Swiss maestro will mark his comeback after playing Qatar Open 2021.
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The duo will face each other again at the French Open 2021, starting May 30. Nadal commented that Federer’s participation in Roland Garros is good for tennis, and hopefully, fans will get to see them together, standing across the nets this year.
