Nadal is the reason I am a better player: Roger Federer
Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer thanked his rival Rafael Nadal after winning the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award on Tuesday. "(Nadal) had an unbelievable year himself. We had a great battle and it's because of a guy like him, I think I am a better player," Federer said. Federer and Nadal won two Grand Slams each last year.