The Swiss tennis player Roger Federer expressed his sadness after the announcement of the Spaniard’s retirement Rafael Nadalwith whom he starred in one of the best rivalries in history. “I always wished this day would never come”said.
The Swiss, winner of 20 Grand Slam titles and world No. 1 for 310 weeks, thanked the great rival of his career for “the unforgettable memories and for all your incredible achievements in this sport we love. “It’s been an absolute honor.”
Nadal and Federer They were two of the great protagonists on the circuit ATP during the last two decades, winning alongside the Serbian Novak Djokovic practically everything they played.
This rivalry between Federer and Nadal It ended in a great friendship between the two, who always maintained mutual respect on and off the court.
An example of this was the withdrawal of Federerin the Laver Cup 2022where he played his last game as a duo with Nadal in doubles.
After that match one of the most emotional images in the history of sports was seen, with both players crying like children and holding hands.
Nadal and Federer They faced each other 40 times and the Spaniard ended up dominating the history with 24 wins over 16 for the Swiss.
Nine of them were by the end of grand slam: two in Australiawhere he won Nadal in 2009 and Federer in 2017; four in Roland GarrosSpanish prevailing in each of them (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011); and three in Wimbledontournament in which he emerged victorious Federer in 2006 and 2007, and Nadal in 2008.
Precisely, the end of Wimbledon 2008 It is considered by many specialists to be the best match in the history of tennis.
The withdrawal of Nadal It will be in the week from November 18 to 24, when the Finals of the Davis Cup. Will it be present Federer to say goodbye to his friend and rival?
Source: Ambito
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