As Rafael Nadal prepares for the final match of his career, retired Tennis star Roger Federer penned down a lengthy and heartwarming post for one of his long-standing rivals. Taking to his official account on X, Federer congratulated Nadal on an illustrious career and recalled how the Spainard challenged him more ways than one on the field.
Vamos, @RafaelNadal!
As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.
Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I…
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) November 19, 2024