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Rafael Nadal vs Nick Kyrgios
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Rafael Nadal Spain · 1986– 80% · #3 in the world
- Nick Kyrgios Australia · 1995– 20% · #116 in the world
What the votes say
A landslide: the world picks Rafael Nadal over Nick Kyrgios, 80% to 20%. Rafael Nadal is #3 of the 120 tennis players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 7 from Spain. Nick Kyrgios is #116, and #11 of the 11 from Australia.
The case for each
Rafael Nadal: Twenty-two Grand Slam titles. Kyrgios beat him at Wimbledon in 2014 as a 19-year-old wildcard, and Nadal withdrew injured before their 2022 Wimbledon semifinal.
Nick Kyrgios: The Australian showman, a 2022 Wimbledon finalist, is known for underarm serves, tweeners and arguing with umpires as much as for his talent.
Side by side
| Rafael Nadal | Nick Kyrgios | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #116 |
| Country | Spain | Australia |
| Born | 1986 | 1995 |
| Grand Slam titles | 22 | — |