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Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis “even more” during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years. Writing on social media Tuesday, hours before the start of the Davis ...
Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams compared to Federer’s 20, ... Federer played Nadal 40 times throughout a legendary rivalry at the top of men’s tennis, with Nadal leading their head-to-head ...
"A few months ago we were joking about both being on crutches," Federer wrote. ... 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign in. Subscriptions;
The Battle of Surfaces was a men's tennis exhibition match that was held on May 2, 2007, [1] between Roger Federer, the then top-ranked men's singles player, and Rafael Nadal, the then world No. 2 in men's singles. [2] The match was played in the capital city of Nadal's home island, Palma de Mallorca, in front of a home crowd at Palma Arena.
Federer leapt out to an early lead in the first set but it was decided in a memorable tiebreaker. Federer appeared to have won the set only to have the call reversed by the new review system Hawkeye. Federer would eventually win the first set 7–6. Nadal rebounded in the second set, breaking Federer in the final game to take the set 6–4.
A part of the storied Federer–Nadal rivalry, it pitted then-top ranked Roger Federer against then second-ranked Rafael Nadal. After 4 hours and 48 minutes of play, Nadal defeated Federer 6–4, 6–4, 6–7 (5–7), 6–7 (8–10), 9–7. Due to the build up and the quality of play, and the involvement of two of the greatest players in the ...
Nadal is set to retire from tennis after playing in the Davis Cup Finals, which start on Nov. 19 Roger Federer Shares Send-off Message to Rafael Nadal as He Nears Retirement: 'Took It to the Next ...
Federer says he is a "different player due to Nadal's presence" citing Nadal's game as a major reason for improvements in areas of his own game. [ 54 ] From 2004 to 2007, the rivalry stood at 8–6 in Nadal's favour, though Federer led on both grass (2–0) and hardcourt (3–2), Nadal led 6–1 on clay.