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Rafael Nadal has earned high praise from Gilles Simon for the remarkable extent of his sporting abilities. Beyond his tennis prowess, the Spaniard is known to be quite skilled at football and golf as well.
Following his fourth-round exit from the Madrid Open, Nadal headed to Rome for the Italian Open, where he has been diligently preparing for his campaign at the Masters 1000 event.In one of his recent practice sessions, the Spaniard wowed the packed crowd by showcasing his impressive football skills, passing tennis balls to his coach while displaying fancy footwork.Gilles Simon reacted to a clip of the 37-year-old’s football prowess on social media, calling out those who once doubted Rafael Nadal’s talents.
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He hailed the former World No. 1 as a “gifted” athlete, contending that he would’ve won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award on 10 occasions if he were a professional football player. It’s worth mentioning that Lionel Messi, who holds the record for most Ballon d’Or awards, has won it eight times.Simon also suggested that the 37-year-old would’ve won 15 Majors if he played golf professionally, pointing to the Spaniard’s tally of 22 Grand Slam titles as evidence of his remarkable talent
