‘Wouldn’t Call Him a Friend’ – Rafael Nadal Lifts the Lid on His Long-Term Equation with Roger Federer

In the world of tennis, many rivalries are born and at the same time, many beautiful bonds are also made. The same has been the case with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Despite being each other’s arch-rival, the two enjoyed some great moments on the tennis court while pushing each other through greatness.

Reflecting on the same, Nadal, in a recent interview, came ahead and talked about his bond with Roger Federer. While suggesting that these two stars always brought out the best in one another, he refused to call him a friend.

Rafael Nadal opens up on the real bond that he has with Roger Federer

In a recent interview, Rafael Nadal came ahead and talked about his close bond with Roger Federer. They’ve been through a lot in their careers, helping and learning from each other. While Nadal hesitates to call Federer a ‘friend‘ in the traditional sense, he puts focus on their strong connection.

Their rivalry has pushed them both to be their best, creating a unique relationship. Nadal sees Federer as someone familiar and great to be around. Their journey together has not only shaped their success but has also left a mark on tennis.

“My relationship with Roger is very good. My friends are strong, I have my lifelong friends. But Roger has been a great companion. He is a very familiar person”

We have shared most of our careers we have helped each other we have also taken away a lot from each other we have achieved us level of self-demand that is difficult to repeat because we know that we could not afford to fail. That competition pushed us to the limit. I wouldn’t consider him a friend but someone familiar, with whom I have a great relationship,” said Nadal in the interview.

Nadal’s honest words show that their connection goes beyond the usual idea of friendship, defined by shared experiences, respect, and a commitment to excellence in the sport

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While talking about Roger Federer and the special bond that he shared with him, he also took a moment to spare a few words about his long-time rival and another player from the Big 3 trio, Novak Djokovic.

Nadal talks about his bond with Novak Djokovic

In the same interview, Rafael Nadal came ahead and shared the bond that he had with the Serbian great. He suggested that the Djoker is definitely the best player in history. Apart from this, he also came ahead and suggested that he is someone who has a great body than his.

“I think he is a good person. When I see someone else so successful, I don’t like getting angry. I would say he is the best in the history. He has had a better body than mine and that also counts for something,” said Nadal for Djokovic.

Nadal talks about Djokovic and Federer in latest interview
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Thus, Rafael Nadal came ahead and talked about two of his greatest rivals while sharing the bond that he has with them. While it is hard to claim who among the three was the best, it was certainly a great time that the three had on the tennis courts together.

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