The Nadal-Federer rivalry set an extraordinary benchmark in tennis, blending contrasting styles—Rafa’s relentless grit against Roger’s elegant precision—with a level of mutual respect that amplified its intensity. Today’s players, like Alcaraz or Sinner, bring raw talent and fierce competition, but their rivalries feel less defined, more fragmented by the sport’s evolving dynamics. The emotional weight and consistency of those classic clashes seem tough to replicate, though time might prove othe

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