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Rafael Nadal vs John McEnroe
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Rafael Nadal Spain · 1986– 61% · #3 in the world
- John McEnroe United States · 1959– 39% · #11 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Rafael Nadal over John McEnroe, 61% to 39%. Rafael Nadal is #3 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 7 from Spain. John McEnroe is #11, and #5 of the 35 from the United States.
Side by side
| Rafael Nadal | John McEnroe | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #11 |
| Country | Spain | United States |
| Born | 1986 | 1959 |
| Grand Slam titles | 22 | 7 |