Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are two of the names most synonymous with a whole technology of tennis followers. They are like fireplace and ice, two sides of the identical coin, names which have intertwined with one another in what appears like an eternity.
On Thursday, considered one of them introduced his retirement breaking the hearts of hundreds of thousands of followers. Swiss icon Roger Federer stated in a farewell notice on Twitter that he’s bringing the curtain down on his illustrious profession. It was an finish of an period and extra importantly, the top of probably the most storied rivalry in fashionable tennis.
Like many who wished Federer on at the present time, Nadal would additionally take to Twitter and want his rival and good friend one of the best.
We may have many extra moments to share collectively sooner or later, there are nonetheless plenty of issues to do collectively, we all know that.
For now, I really want you all of the happiness together with your spouse, Mirka, your youngsters, your loved ones and revel in what’s forward of you. I’ll see you in London @LaverCup
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 15, 2022
“Dear Roger, my friend and rival. I wish this day would have never come. It’s a sad day for me personally and for sports around the world. It’s been a pleasure but also an honor and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court,” he Spaniard tweeted.
“We will have many more moments to share together in the future, there are still lots of things to do together, we know that. For now, I truly wish you all the happiness with your wife, Mirka, your kids, your family and enjoy what’s ahead of you. I’ll see you in London @LaverCup,” he added in a observe up tweet.
Federer, the 20-time Grand Slam singles champion will workforce up with Nadal to play doubles on the Laver Cup in London in October.
