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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react as they are presented to the crowd at Palais Eynard during the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react as they are presented to the crowd at Palais Eynard during the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Tributes poured in from across the world for nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi as he bids adieu to a stellar career. The Italian motorcycle racer finished tenth at the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix that was held in Spain today. Amongst the personalities to wish the Italian MotoGP legend was Swiss Maestro, Roger Federer.
Federer congratulated the Italian legend on a spectacular career.
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal join list of sporting personalities wishing Valentino Rossi after final race
“You’ve been an inspiration for me” said the Swiss star in his video tribute to Rossi.
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Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton’s words were also a part of the wishes that are pouring in for Valentino Rossi. Joining Federer in paying tribute to the Italian legend was Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard congratulated Rossi over a phenomenal career.
The winner of Valencia Grand Prix, Francesco Bagnaia, dedicated the victory to his ‘teacher’ Rossi. After the race, the Italian was surrounded by fellow racers as they all joined together to give their regards.
Federer and Nadal both had to cut their seasons short owing to injuries
Coming to tennis, both Federer and Nadal are currently in rehab owing to their respective injuries which forced them out of the 2021 ATP season. Compared to the Swiss, Nadal had a better season as he managed to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open and also at Roland Garros.
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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react during there doubles match against Jack Sock and Sam Querrey of Team World on Day 2 of the Laver Cup on September 23, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
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His decision to have knee surgery post the debacle at Wimbledon pushed Federer to end the season. On the other hand, Nadal’s foot injury that started off at the French Open made him sit out the US Open and thereby the rest of the 2021 ATP tour.
With Federer having a third knee surgery, it’s highly unlikely to see him compete at the upcoming Australian Open. However, Nadal has started hitting the practice courts to get himself ready for the season opening Slam next year.
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