On the occasion of the seventh edition of the Laver Cup, which is taking place this year in Berlin, Roger Federer was interviewed by the German media Moped and in comments relayed by We Love Tennis returned to the notable absence of Rafael Nadal, his former rival on the courts. While fans were hoping for a possible return of the Spanish player for this event, Nadal finally decided not to participate. Roger Federer, far from holding a grudge against him, shared his point of view on the situation and hopes that he can play another season.
Federer’s understanding reaction
“I was hoping he could still play a match, but he simply said he preferred not to, that he couldn’t and that he didn’t feel ready.”explained Federer, visibly understanding of the Spaniard’s decision. The Swiss stressed that Nadal had already given a lot of energy to tennis and that he was probably at a crucial moment in his career where important choices had to be made: “I think he just has to decide what’s next, and I think that’s the phase he’s going through right now.”said the Swiss. Nadal, who has been hampered by injuries in recent seasons, leaves doubts about the rest of his career. However, Federer hopes to see his rival return for one last season: “It would be phenomenal if he could put in another season, but only Rafa can answer that question,” concluded Federer. He hopes to see, like millions of fans, Nadal return to the court for his last dance before taking his final bow.
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On the occasion of the seventh edition of the Laver Cup, which is taking place this year in Berlin, Roger Federer spoke about the notable absence of Rafael Nadal, his former rival on the courts. Far from holding a grudge, Federer hopes that he can play another season.
