Roger Federer will not be losing any sleep over whether Rafael Nadal can match his record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, based on his trainer Severin Luthi that is long-term.
The Spaniard claimed a French Open title this year followed by the usa Open to close in on the 38-year-old Swiss.
His recent success has re-energised the GOAT (greatest of all time) debate with Nadal, who has 19 slams, looking back to his best.
Never behind Federer, who squandered two match points against Novak Djokovic inside the Wimbledon final of this year has Nadal been just one Grand Slam name in his profession.
«No, I do not believe he stresses (about Nadal catching up him ),» Korean Luthi, who’s toured with Federer because 2007.
«He focuses on himself. He has a great deal of respect for Rafa and understands what it takes to win that many titles.
«I really don’t see him any way stressed. He won’t be fully destroyed if Rafa gets the 20.»
Luthi said tennis lovers must savour viewing the 2 greats, rather than fretting about who is superior.
«It is very good for the lovers. Especially the people who thought it was all over when Roger had 16 or 17 and Rafa had 14.»
Federer and Nadal will join forces this week when Europe take on the Rest of the World.
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