Nadal wants long time near the top, not most slams or No 1
US Open champion says tennis is more than just Grand Slams
09 September 2019 - 14:49
New York — An emotional Rafael Nadal says extending the years among the top players in tennis means more to him than overtaking Roger Federer’s all-time Grand Slam record or chasing after the world No 1 ranking.
The 33-year-old Spanish left-hander grabbed his 19th Grand Slam title and fourth US Open crown in thrilling fashion on Sunday, outlasting Russian fifth seed Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4 after 4hr 50min at Arthur Ashe Stadium...
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