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Rafael Nadal Andres Iniesta and I are going to meet one day and give each other a hug - TV presenter Roberto Leal

Roberto Leal hopes to see Rafael Nadal play for a long time Struggling with multiple injuries every now and then, is still going strong at the age of 36 and has already registered his name as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The Spaniard, who turned professional in 2001, currently stands as the Grand Slam record-holder on the men's circuit with 22 titles. Apart from his unbelievable fighting spirit and 'never say die' attitude, the World No. 3 is often lauded for the way he conducts himself on and off the court. This is probably the reason why the majority of new players look up to him as their idol. The Spaniard's list of fans is not limited to those involved in tennis, but has people from different fields. The latest to reveal himself as a fanatic is Spanish television presenter Roberto Leal. Appearing as a guest on one of the programs of El Partidazo de COPE, Leal expressed his desire to meet the tennis star. He further praised the Mallorcan for his perseverance and hoped to see him play for many more years. "I am dying to meet the tennis player. I've been told so many times, you're one of those people that everyone likes. That's what I read about Nadal and Iniesta, so I say, the three of us are going to meet one day and give each other a hug. Rafa, Andres, if you're listening to this, you already know, send a message to COPE and we'll put you in touch," Leal said. "I think Rafa is persevering, he's number one, and I think he's a pretty smart guy, who knows how far he can go. I think we're going to have Rafa for a long time, hopefully that's the case." , en

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, en ? "Me muero de ganas por conocer a y a " " es historia, el número uno, y no deja de sorprenderse a sí mismo" A fan of Sevilla FC, Leal stated that they are serious contenders for different championships. "The team is a serious contender for everything. I think this has to be the mentality of Sevilla fans. I have no doubt that the fans are very excited and are back with the team from the first minute," Leal added.

Rafael Nadal to begin US Open swing with the Canadian Open

Rafael Nadal is recovering from an abdomen injury Rafael Nadal's first assignment on the North American tour will be at the National Bank Open, also known as the Rogers Cup or the . Nadal has won the ATP 1000 event five times and will aim to win another title when the tournament begins on August 7. It will be followed by the Western & Southern Open, or the Cincinnati Masters, scheduled to be played from August 14-21. The Spaniard has emerged victorious just once in Cincinnati. Congrats Congrats The fourth and last Grand Slam event of the year — the US Open — will begin on August 29. Nadal, who has won the tournament four times in the past, would want to equal 's record of five titles in New York. If he wins this time, his Grand Slam tally will further extend to 23. and Federer have 21 and 20 titles respectively. Poll : Who will win the 2022 ATP finals? Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas 1392 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found