These two are inseparable. For years, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have engaged in intense battles and have reigned over the tennis world alongside Novak Djokovic. From these fierce duels, the two men have formed a friendly relationship. While the Swiss has retired, he has the leisure to observe the Spaniard trying to return to his best level. Guest of the show Today ShowRoger Federer was asked about his relationship with Rafael Nadal.
“I felt a little sorry for him”
The former world number 1 admitted that he had a hard time seeing the Majorcan lose at Roland-Garros and then at the Paris Olympic Games, on a court that he loves so much: “I spoke to him last week. He wanted to ask me something, we talked and I felt a little sorry for him that his summer didn’t go as well as expected because he had a difficult draw at Roland Garros, explained the Swiss. At the Olympics, he also had a tough draw. He was hoping, I think, to get a medal. But you know, overall, he can do whatever he wants. He’s been one of the most iconic tennis players in our sport and that’s what I told him. I just hope he can leave the way he wants, but he’s a great man, with a great career.” Now Rafael Nadal must decide what to do next with his career. The Majorcan has assured that he has still not decided whether or not to retire.
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To summarize
Roger Federer said he spoke to Rafael Nadal on the phone last week and had spoken with him in recent weeks. The Swiss explained that he was sorry to see his former rival lose at Roland Garros and the Olympics.
