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If only all sporting rivals were like this - Tennis fans swoon over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal talking about how much they mean to each other

By Rajasik Mukherjee Modified 26 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Roger Federer played his last competitive match at the Laver Cup Roger Federer's last match at the Laver Cup left everyone teary-eyed. The Swiss maestro's farewell match, a doubles contest alongside Rafael Nadal, ended in a loss to the American pair of Jack Sock and Francis Tiafoe. In the post-match press conference, Federer and Nadal spoke fondly of their relationship as they both reflected on their on-court friendship. Tennis fans from all over the world swooned over the duo as they reacted to the love and mutual respect both the legends hold for each other, with one user acknowledging the great rivalry and friendship between the two greats. "Damn no sporting rivalry can match the rivalry of these two because it's not just an intense rivalry but it's so much more beyond that!" a fan wrote. Yushubh Khungar@KhungarYushubh@yasminstefsyed Damn no sporting rivalry can match the rivalry of these two because it's not just an intense rivalry but it's so much more beyond that! 1047@yasminstefsyed Damn no sporting rivalry can match the rivalry of these two because it's not just an intense rivalry but it's so much more beyond that! Another fan relished the occasion, saying that the match and the tournament brought different fans together. "Today has had the power to bridge the gap between every single fan base, their power," a tweet said. .@sillycarlnguyen@yasminstefsyed Today has had the power to bridge the gap between every single fan base, their power ??624@yasminstefsyed Today has had the power to bridge the gap between every single fan base, their power ?? One user wished for a future match between Federer and Nadal's kids. "I’ll literally cry if their kids play each other on tour somehow," a user stated. PBJ Writes Puts@WritePuts@tjain00 @yasminstefsyed I’ll literally cry if their kids play each other on tour somehow5@tjain00 @yasminstefsyed I’ll literally cry if their kids play each other on tour somehow Another fan cherished the duo's contribution to the sport. "I just can't I think my heart is irretrievably broken. The way they speak about each other. If only all sporting rivals were like this. Tennis not only won with these 2 but also will now never be the same. It's both heartbreaking & beautifully poetic." TJ@tjain00@yasminstefsyed Can you imagine these two reminiscing about their matches 40 years from now? Will be incredible.26@yasminstefsyed Can you imagine these two reminiscing about their matches 40 years from now? Will be incredible. Here are some of the more fan reactions: Silvia L Elias@silvialelias@yasminstefsyed Absolutely touching and beautiful 9@yasminstefsyed Absolutely touching and beautiful Mary Gorgens@MaryGorgens@yasminstefsyed I just can't I think my heart is irretrievably broken The way they speak about each other. If only all sporting rivals were like this. Tennis not only won with these 2 but also will now never be the same. It's both heartbreaking & beautifully poetic 352@yasminstefsyed I just can't I think my heart is irretrievably broken The way they speak about each other. If only all sporting rivals were like this. Tennis not only won with these 2 but also will now never be the same. It's both heartbreaking & beautifully poetic Unwindn Vn@Unwindn_@MaryGorgens @yasminstefsyed Absolutely, that’s the bigger point that everyone should take away from this. If everyone could respect their compatriots in other sports the same way. Sports shouldn’t fuel hatred151@MaryGorgens @yasminstefsyed Absolutely, that’s the bigger point that everyone should take away from this. If everyone could respect their compatriots in other sports the same way. Sports shouldn’t fuel hatred Eva@evaporeva@yasminstefsyed Damn it. I thought I was done with the tissues for the night. 7@yasminstefsyed Damn it. I thought I was done with the tissues for the night. Colby Cohen@ColbyCohen36@yasminstefsyed This is so incredible. The respect and love these guys have for one another as such fierce rivals is special.9@yasminstefsyed This is so incredible. The respect and love these guys have for one another as such fierce rivals is special. J@J808H@yasminstefsyed Love this. This level of respect and connection between rivals and friends is rare.@yasminstefsyed Love this. This level of respect and connection between rivals and friends is rare. Anita Coates@AnitaCoates7@yasminstefsyed Two very professional men who have evolved together and are a credit to their parents as human beings.@yasminstefsyed Two very professional men who have evolved together and are a credit to their parents as human beings.

We enjoy each other s company - Roger Federer on his relationship with Rafael Nadal

Laver Cup 2022 - Day One Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have had eventful careers over the years. The duo, popularly known as "Fedal," have won a collective 62 Grand Slam titles. Speaking at a press conference at the Laver Cup, Federer poured his heart out while reflecting on his relationship with Nadal. "Yeah, I mean. I don't know how we got to this place after all these years, you know. We have been very connected, especially I feel the last 10 years, I'd say," he said. Yasmin Syed@yasminstefsyedI asked Federer and Nadal to talk about what they meant to each other on a personal level, away from the sport.

Grab the tissues. #LaverCup133632477I asked Federer and Nadal to talk about what they meant to each other on a personal level, away from the sport.Grab the tissues. #LaverCup https://t.co/hyhgLCVxAw Speaking about their relationship post his retirement, the 41-year-old said that "he has so much to look" forward to."I think we enjoy each other's company and we have so much to look on but also just enjoy spending time together," he stated. Also Checkout:- Roger Federer Wife Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी