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Rafael Nadal omits Roger Federer from his top 10 greatest athletes list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:51 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Rafael Nadal omits Roger Federer from his top 10 greatest athletes list

Summary

Rafael Nadal shared his list of the ten greatest athletes ever during a recent interview with Netflix Sports. absent from his selections was Roger Federer, whom many consider among the greats of tennis history. Nadal included athletes like Michael Jordan, Novak Djokovic, and Muhammad Ali in his list. Federer has a rich career, including 20 Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold in doubles but has a less favorable head-to-head record against both Nadal and Djokovic. The omission from Nadal's list has sparked discussions on Federer's legacy.

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By the Numbers

•Nadal shared his top 10 athletes list on Netflix Sports.
•Federer, often regarded as a greatest player, was left off the list.
•Nadal included Djokovic, alongside legends like Jordan and Ali.
•Federer captured 20 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold.
•Head-to-head, Nadal has a favorable record over Federer and Djokovic.

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10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Nadal leaves Roger Federer off his list of top 10 greatest athletes ever

What they're saying

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Many consider Roger Federer to be the greatest tennis player of all time, even ahead of Novak Djokovic, who has surpassed him in several major statistical categories. The Swiss captured 103 ATP titles during his career, which is just shy of Jimmy Connors’ record total of 109.
— Yahoo Sports

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