Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal send messages to Novak Djokovic for tying their record

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have congratulated Novak Djokovic on Twitter after the Serbian equalled their joint-record of men's 20 Grand Slam titles. On Sunday July 11, Nole faced Matteo Berrettini in four sets and won his sixth Wimbledon title and 20th major overall. Federer won his 20th Grand Slam at the 2018 Australian Open, while Nadal earned his at the 2020 French Open. It's the first time that this legendary trio have been tied for number of major titles. Roger Federer wrote: "Congrats Novak on your 20th major. I’m proud to have the opportunity to play in a special era of tennis champions. Wonderful performance, well done"  

Congrats Novak on your 20th major. I'm proud to have the opportunity to play in a special era of tennis champions. Wonderful performance, well done!

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) July 11, 2021

Rafa Nadal's message: "Congrats Novak on this amazing achievement. 20 Grand Slam titles is huge and it is amazing that we are 3 players tied on this. Well done and, again, congrats to you and your team for this!"  

Congrats @DjokerNole on this amazing achievement. 20 Grand Slam titles is huge and it is amazing that we are 3 players tied on this. Well done and, again, congrats to you and your team for this!@Wimbledon

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) July 11, 2021

Federer reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon and lost to Hubert Hurkacz, while Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon and the Olympics to prepare for the US Open series.   Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

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