At the end of September, Roger Federer officially retired from tennis (the Laver Cup was the only event in which the Swiss will participate in 2022), and the fans elected a new favorite on the ATP circuit: Rafael Nadal.

Roger Federer and Rafael NadalPhoto: Ella Ling / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Rafael Nadal, the fan favorite in 2022

At the age of 36, Nadal won this award for the first time. In 2022, the Iberian won the Australian Open and Roland Garros, as well as tournaments in Melbourne and Acapulco.

“I am very excited to receive the Fan Favorite Award in 2022. It makes me feel great. Thank you all for your support, not only for this award, but for the support I receive in every city and every event in the world. It means everything to me. I can’t wait for 2023 to share many positive things again. See you!” – Rafael Nadal.

For the past 19 years, the ATP Fan Favorite Award has gone to Roger Federer.