Mats point - Hungry Nadal likely to surpass Federer title tally


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 11 Sep 2017

Tennis - US Open - Mens Final - New York, U.S. - September 10, 2017 - Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy after defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa. REUTERS/Mike Segar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal is hungrier than Roger Federer and is likely to overhaul his Swiss rival's grand slam title tally to become the most decorated player ever, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.

The Spanish juggernaut crushed South African Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-3 6-4 in a one-sided U.S. Open final on Sunday to claim his 16th major, leaving him three shy of Federer's record.

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