This is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid Fans react to Real Madrid wanting to host a one off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the Santiago Bernabeu
This is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid - Fans react to Real Madrid wanting to host a one-off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the Santiago Bernabeu × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in 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 Tennis News
Current renovations at Santiago Bernabeu will create a retractable pitch that can host tennis matches 1752135Real Madrid wants to host a one-off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at its 81,000-seat stadium, per @espn. Current renovations at Santiago Bernabeu will create a retractable pitch that can host tennis matches https://t.co/0OLRZawBGKThis is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid twitter.com/fos/status/157… Another user pointed out the absurdity of the plan, since Roger Federer has already stated that the Laver Cup will be his last event. "I think you need to look up the definition of “retired,” they wrote. Jay Peterson@JayPeterson221@FOS @espn I think you need to look up the definition of “retired”.7@FOS @espn I think you need to look up the definition of “retired”. Another user questioned the need for such an event, since both the legends will be playing together at the Laver Cup. "The #LaverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well?" the fan asked. Deb Cha as Vivacity@vivacityrules@FOS @espn The #LeverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well?3@FOS @espn The #LeverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well? A few fans were of the opinion that an exhibition match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal should be held once both players retire. "Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead," a fan tweeted. Doris@DorisLaRubia@FOS @espn Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead.39@FOS @espn Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead. "Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit," another opined. Yasir Shaikh@ywshaikh@FOS @espn Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit.2@FOS @espn Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit. Below are a few more reactions from fans: Simwa@simwardy@FOS @espn Can't imagine how bad a tennis match at the Bernabeu would be@FOS @espn Can't imagine how bad a tennis match at the Bernabeu would be Roman@SrRoman__@FOS @espn I really hope that event, become a reality.@FOS @espn I really hope that event, become a reality. Yoka@JokeDasselaar@FOS @espn Save it for the time after Nadal has had to end his career because of injury. He talks a lot about his injuries and how bad they are while winning both AO and FO. So yes, but only after Race's retirement from the ATP Tour.1@FOS @espn Save it for the time after Nadal has had to end his career because of injury. He talks a lot about his injuries and how bad they are while winning both AO and FO. So yes, but only after Race's retirement from the ATP Tour. Doctor Unique@DoctorUnique14@annagreg23 @FOS @espn #Fedal fanbase is the most loyal, even if roger and Rafa played at 80yrs old, people would turn up, that’s just how much they’re loved45@annagreg23 @FOS @espn #Fedal fanbase is the most loyal, even if roger and Rafa played at 80yrs old, people would turn up, that’s just how much they’re loved
This is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid - Fans react to Real Madrid wanting to host a one-off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the Santiago Bernabeu
By Rajasik Mukherjee Modified 20 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Real Madrid are looking to host a one-off match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Tennis fans all over the world have reacted to the news of a possible exhibition match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at Real Madrid's home stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu. The news came a day after Federer announced his retirement from the sport after the Laver Cup later this month. However, fans did not seem too pleased with the possibility and took to Twitter to express their opinions on the same. Dan Wolken, the national columnist for USA Today, called the decision "incredibly silly." However, he was up for a ticket to the rumored event. "This is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid," he tweeted. Dan Wolken@DanWolkenThis is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid twitter.com/fos/status/157…Front Office Sports@FOSReal Madrid wants to host a one-off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at its 81,000-seat stadium, per @espn.Current renovations at Santiago Bernabeu will create a retractable pitch that can host tennis matches 1752135Real Madrid wants to host a one-off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at its 81,000-seat stadium, per @espn. Current renovations at Santiago Bernabeu will create a retractable pitch that can host tennis matches https://t.co/0OLRZawBGKThis is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid twitter.com/fos/status/157… Another user pointed out the absurdity of the plan, since Roger Federer has already stated that the Laver Cup will be his last event. "I think you need to look up the definition of “retired,” they wrote. Jay Peterson@JayPeterson221@FOS @espn I think you need to look up the definition of “retired”.7@FOS @espn I think you need to look up the definition of “retired”. Another user questioned the need for such an event, since both the legends will be playing together at the Laver Cup. "The #LaverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well?" the fan asked. Deb Cha as Vivacity@vivacityrules@FOS @espn The #LeverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well?3@FOS @espn The #LeverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well? A few fans were of the opinion that an exhibition match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal should be held once both players retire. "Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead," a fan tweeted. Doris@DorisLaRubia@FOS @espn Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead.39@FOS @espn Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead. "Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit," another opined. Yasir Shaikh@ywshaikh@FOS @espn Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit.2@FOS @espn Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit. Below are a few more reactions from fans: Simwa@simwardy@FOS @espn Can't imagine how bad a tennis match at the Bernabeu would be@FOS @espn Can't imagine how bad a tennis match at the Bernabeu would be Roman@SrRoman__@FOS @espn I really hope that event, become a reality.@FOS @espn I really hope that event, become a reality. Yoka@JokeDasselaar@FOS @espn Save it for the time after Nadal has had to end his career because of injury. He talks a lot about his injuries and how bad they are while winning both AO and FO. So yes, but only after Race's retirement from the ATP Tour.1@FOS @espn Save it for the time after Nadal has had to end his career because of injury. He talks a lot about his injuries and how bad they are while winning both AO and FO. So yes, but only after Race's retirement from the ATP Tour. Doctor Unique@DoctorUnique14@annagreg23 @FOS @espn #Fedal fanbase is the most loyal, even if roger and Rafa played at 80yrs old, people would turn up, that’s just how much they’re loved45@annagreg23 @FOS @espn #Fedal fanbase is the most loyal, even if roger and Rafa played at 80yrs old, people would turn up, that’s just how much they’re loved