Rafael Nadal’s 22-match winning streak at Grand Slam competitions came to an end when Tiafoe defeated the 22-time major champion. Maryland native Tiafoe, 24, is the 22nd seed at Flushing Meadows and has advanced to his second major quarterfinal in his career. However, many people were surprised by Rafael Nadal’s loss to Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round of the US Open. The Spaniard was favored to win and keep his hopes of winning a 23rd Grand Slam championship alive.

Nevertheless, Tiafoe’s victory thrilled fans, rival athletes, and sports analysts alike because he had emerged as the local favorite to become the first man to win the New York Major since Andy Roddick in 2006. Which might have raised questions to Rafael Nadal?s fans.

Martina backslashes a fan?s remark on hating Rafael Nadal?

Among the all-time greatest players in the sport is Navratilova. She is one of the best fighters on and off the court and has won 18 Grand Slam singles titles. Following Rafael Nadal‘s loss at the US Open, a fan claimed that Martina Navratilova wasn’t a fan of him.?

Martina Navratilova responded to the claim. She wrote, ?What are you talking about? I love Rafa, and what?s not to love? Happy for Francis, sad for Rafa. Get over yourself??

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Martina Navratilova delivered commentary for Amazon alongside Jim Courier on her own fellow countryman versus Nadal.The 18-time Major champion responded to a fan who said on social media that she didn’t like the Spaniard.

Martina and Rafa share the same record

By winning his first-round match at Centre Court, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, joined Navratilova on the list of players with the most Grand Slam triumphs. Martina Navratilova, a nine-time winner at Wimbledon, congratulated Rafael Nadal on tying her with the most victories at the All England Club. In addition to congratulating Nadal, Navratilova predicted that the Spaniard would secure numerous victories at Wimbledon.

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He shares the record for most matches won in major competitions with the nine-time Wimbledon champion (306). Additionally, they are tied for fourth place on the list, following Novak Djokovic (36), Serena Williams (365), and Roger Federer (369).

During the current US Open tournament, American Frances Tiafoe defeated four-time champion, Rafael Nadal, to advance to his second Grand Slam quarterfinal by scores of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, and 6-3. And Rafael?s journey at the US Open came to an end.