7 Days After Whopping Wimbledon Reception, Surprise Emotional Tribute Comes Roger Federer’s Way As Best Friend Rafael Nadal’s Uncle Leaves Fans Teary-Eyed

Making a spectacular comeback in the midst of rain and adoration — the Swiss legend Roger Federer’s return to Wimbledon epitomized his status as a legend of the sport. A few days ago, the tournament where he won eight Grand Slam titles gave him a lovely tribute. As he made his way into the Royal Box, the entire stadium cheered and applauded. And seeing that tribute, the uncle of his close friend Rafael Nadal recently offered a touching tribute that has left admirers of ‘Fedal’ teary-eyed.

As the ‘Swiss Maestro’ enjoyed the opening day match at Wimbledon were all in aww with the moment.

Rafael Nadal’s uncle pens a beautiful tribute to Roger Federer 

No doubt that this year’s Wimbledon highlight will definitely be the 1.5 minutes of standing ovation the Swiss legend received from the adoring Centre Court spectators. Well, it might be one of the greatest tributes ever seen in the tennis world in the past few decades.

And nearly seven days after that amazing tribute, his good friend Rafael Nadal’s uncle, Toni Nadal, took to his Instagram account to share a heartwarming tribute. He wrote, “One of the most notable moments of this Wimbledon, if not the most, was the ovation with which the British public received @rogerfederer at his entrance to the Royal Box, most likely greater than any player will receive after any victory this year.

How exciting and how satisfying it must be for the already legendary Swiss tennis player to feel the affection, respect, and consideration that is given to him in such a magnificent setting. Such an overwhelming demonstration can only be the result of two facts that have occurred jointly in him as they have not occurred in any other tennis player: his sublime and elegant game and his impeccable behavior throughout such a long and brilliant career.” (translated from Google)

In addition, sidelining the Spaniard’s rivalry with Federer, he expressed admiration that if he had been there in the stand, he would have applauded with great pleasure and with no less emotion than a tennis fan. Along with that, he shared a recent picture of the 41-year-old tennis legend from Wimbledon.

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Not only that, there was another tennis player who was stunned by Federer’s iconic Wimbledon comeback.

Juan Martin del Potro leaves a heartwarming message after Federer’s comeback 

Just one day after the tennis legend’s comeback, the Argentine tennis player, Juan Martin del Potro sent a heartfelt message on Instagram, as well as his thoughts on the incredible comeback. The 34-year-old tennis star posted a video in which Roger Federer was making a memorable entrance at Wimbledon amid loud applause and cheering.

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He also coined the Spanish phrase “Sin palabras,” which means “Speechless.” Even though he regarded the 20-time Grand Slam winner as one of his greatest adversaries on the tennis court, the Argentinian star praised the touching homage with the passion of a true sports fan.