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Roger Federer pens emotional tribute to Rafael Nadal ahead of his retirement

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Swiss tennis great Roger Federer wrote an emotional letter for his close friend Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard tennis ace is set to bid adieu to the sport.

Nadal, known for his dominance on the clay courts of Roland Garros, is set to retire after the Davis Cup drawing curtains to his remarkable career, which saw him win 22 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard will be the second of the 'Big three' of tennis to hang up his racket next to fellow legend Federer, who retired in 2022.

Federer and Nadal forged the most celebrated rivalry in sports history, amassing a staggering 42 Grand Slam titles between them. While Federer has a record eight Wimbledon titles on grass, Nadal has an incredible 14 French Open titles on clay, which has also earned him the nickname 'King of Clay', a record that may never be broken.

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“ What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come,
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“ Very proud to be part of his career but even for me happier to finish our career as friends after everything we shared on court as rivals,
Rafael Nadal,
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“ I can call up Rafa and talk about anything,
Roger Federer,
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“ I was very worried about him beating me 6-1, 6-1 or 6-1, 6-2, but I really wanted to play this match against the world number one,
Rafael Nadal,
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“ I was impressed with what I saw,
Roger Federer,
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“ For me, it was the most emotional match I ever played in, probably the best,
Rafael Nadal,
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“ I leave the world of professional tennis having encountered many good friends along the way,
Rafael Nadal,
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“ I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I really feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one,
Rafael Nadal,
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“ I was having an emotional day, nerves before what could be my last singles match as a professional,
Rafael Nadal,
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“ As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I've got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional. Let's start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged…
Roger Federer,
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“ It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make. But in this life, everything has a beginning and an end,
Rafael Nadal,
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