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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland embrace at the net after their mens singles semi-final match during Day thirteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 07, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland embrace at the net after their mens singles semi-final match during Day thirteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 07, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have maintained a healthy relationship over the years. Although fierce rivals on the court, they have been good friends off the court. The matches between them are what every tennis fan in the world looks up to. Further, in the 40 matches played between them, Nadal has triumphed on 24 occasions.
This year, Nadal raced ahead of Federer in the list of players with most Grand Slam men’s singles titles. With his French Open 2022 victory, the Spaniard took his tally to 22 major titles, two more than Federer. Recently, he talked about his relationship with the Swiss maestro.
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Rafael Nadal on receiving a special message from Roger Federer
During an interview after his victory over Casper Ruud in the Roland Garros final, the 36-year-old opened up about his relationship with Federer. He said, “With Roger we have a good relationship and a special feeling. After the victory he wrote me a message to compliment.” (Translated using Google Translate)
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INDIAN WELLS, CA – MARCH 15: Roger Federer of Switzerland shakes hands at the net after his straight sets victory against Rafael Nadal of Spain in their fourth round match during day ten of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 15, 2017 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Earlier this year too, Federer had congratulated Nadal on becoming the first man to lift 21 Grand Slam singles titles after his victory at the Australian Open. Federer said, “To my friend and great rival Rafael Nadal, heartfelt congratulations on becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles. A few months ago we were joking about both being on crutches. Amazing. Never underestimate a great champion.”
Federer and Nadal to team up at the Laver Cup
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Later this year, the two tennis greats will team up to represent Team Europe at the Laver Cup. Both of them have confirmed their participation in the tournament that is scheduled to take place from September 23-25.
A Fedal Comeback.
Tennis superstars @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal will represent Team Europe this September at #LaverCup London 2022. Premium hospitality packages available starting February 7. Multi-session tickets go on sale in early March. https://t.co/APOt1nJCb1 pic.twitter.com/4ufboTFDp6— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) February 3, 2022
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It will be interesting to see Federer back in action after his lengthy injury layoff. Additionally, there is a possibility that the two might pair up to play doubles together at the tournament.
