You made tennis world proud – Federer pays tribute to friend and rival NadalBy Eleanor Crooks, PA Tennis Correspondent, MalagaRoger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the Spaniard’s retirement, saying: “Your old friend is always cheering for you.”Nadal is bidding goodbye to tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week, with Spain beginning their campaign against the Netherlands later on Tuesday. Federer and Nadal’s rivalry defined one of the greatest eras in the sport, with the pair locking horns 40 times between 2004 and 2019. As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional. “And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had.

Source: Irish Independent November 19, 2024 16:13 UTC