During an exhibition in Buenos Aires (Argentina), Rafael Nadal reaffirmed his attachment to Roger Federer, a young retiree, with whom he nurtured a great friendship throughout his career.
” Part of my life left when he retired. “Already very, very moved last September during the last match of Roger Federer’s career, Rafael Nadal recently gave it a layer. Indeed, while he had teamed up with the Swiss in a Laver Cup double at the O2 Arena in London, the Spaniard did not hide that the retirement of the one who has 20 Grand Slam titles marked him greatly. Thus, on the sidelines of an exhibition match in Buenos Aires, the Mallorcan again mentioned Federer’s retirement. “We had a lot of experiences together, important moments shared in our lives as rivals and teammates. People have feelings and understand this sport for what it is, a sport. (…) He is someone I admired, with whom I fought but also with whom I shared very beautiful things on and off the court. “, explained in particular “Rafa”.
“My hour will come when it comes”
“With him, it was different from other games. These feelings before playing a Grand Slam final or an important tournament, all that was floating in the air before these matches. You know that now that he’s gone, you won’t have those moments again. (…) Retirement ? My time will come when it comes. I’m pretty well prepared for my life outside of tennis, Nadal later admitted, in comments picked up by Reuters. I don’t think it will be a problem for me to adapt. In my life, there are things as important or more important than tennis. “It must be said that at 36 and after an uneven season, the young dad should not escape the many questions related to his future. But, for now, the Spaniard does not seem to have said his last word on the ATP circuit yet.
