Rafael Nadal has penned a heartfelt message for his “friend and rival” Roger Federer after the 20-time Grand Slam champion announced his retirement from the sport after next week’s Laver Cup. He also recalled the moments spent with Roger. sports travel.
Nadal said that they will spend many moments together in the future and do many things with each other. He also wished for the well being of his family.
Nadal wrote on Twitter, “Dear Roger, my friends and rivals. I wish this day never comes. It’s a sad day for me personally and for sports around the world. Having lived so many wonderful moments on and off the court.” It is a pleasure to share so many years with you, but also an honor and a privilege.”
“In the future we will have many more moments to share together, there are still so many things to do together, we know this. For now, I really want to be your wife, Mirka, your kids, your family.” Wishing everyone all the happiness with you and enjoy what’s ahead of you. I’ll see you in London @LaverCup,” he tweeted.
Federer announced his retirement from competitive tennis after suffering multiple knee surgeries in recent years. He secured his only French Open crown in 2009 after legendary rival Rafa Nadal’s 31-match winning streak at Roland Garros ended in the fourth round.
In 2021, he won his sixth Australian Open to become the fourth player after Margaret Court, Serena Williams and Steffi Graf to win 20 or more major singles titles.
He also became the first man to win Wimbledon eight times with a victory over Marin Cilic in the final. Rodger became the oldest player to claim a Grand Slam title in 2017 at the age of 35, as Australia’s Ken Roswell won at Melbourne Park in 1972 at the age of 37.
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