Roger Federer will not lose any sleep over whether Rafael Nadal may match his record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, based on his trainer Severin Luthi.
The Spaniard maintained a French Open title this year followed by the usa Open to shut in around the 38-year-old Swiss.
His latest achievement has re-energised the GOAT (greatest of all time) disagreement with Nadal, who has 19 slams, looking back to his best.
Never in his profession has Nadal been just one Grand Slam name behind Federer, that squandered two match points against Novak Djokovic inside this year’s Wimbledon final.
“No, that I don’t think he worries (roughly Nadal catching up him ),” Swiss Luthi, who has toured with Federer since 2007.
“He targets himself. He has a great deal of respect for Rafa and knows what it takes to win that titles.
“I really don’t see him any manner stressed. He will not be completely destroyed if Rafa gets the 20.”
Luthi said tennis lovers should savour watching the two greats, as opposed to obsess about who’s superior.
“It’s great for the fans. Especially the ones who thought it was all over when Roger had 16 or 17 and Rafa had 14.”
When Europe take on the Rest of the World federer and Nadal will combine forces this week.