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Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Rafael Nadal Spain · 1986– 77% · #3 in the world
- Alexander Zverev Germany · 1997– 23% · #95 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Rafael Nadal over Alexander Zverev, 77% to 23%. Rafael Nadal is #3 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 7 from Spain. Alexander Zverev is #95, and #5 of the 5 from Germany.
The case for each
Rafael Nadal: Fourteen French Open titles, a record at any one major. His last match at Roland Garros was a first-round loss to Zverev in 2024.
Alexander Zverev: The German tore ankle ligaments in the 2022 French Open semifinal against Nadal, then beat him in the first round two years later and reached the final.
Side by side
| Rafael Nadal | Alexander Zverev | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #95 |
| Country | Spain | Germany |
| Born | 1986 | 1997 |
| Grand Slam titles | 22 | 2 |