But then in 2004 March, Federer was upset by a 17-year-old Nadal, who won 6-3 6-3 their Miami Open meeting. The following year, the former 20-time Grand Slam champion got his revenge by winning their second meeting that also came in Miami.

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years.

Roger Federer is saying a fond farewell to Rafael Nadal. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Federer, 42, posted an emotional tribute to his former sports rival Nadal, 38, on Instagram ahead of the tennis ace's last tournament before retiring at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, which begins on Nov. 19.

Former Australian tennis star Casey Dellacqua says there is probably a reason why Roger Federer used the word "graduating" in his retirement letter to Rafael Nadal because one chapter is closed and the next one completely new is set to start.

Rafael Nadal's legendary career came to an end on Tuesday when he lost 6-4, 6-4 to the Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup. The

Roger Federer wrote a touching tribute to Rafael Nadal ahead of his final tennis tournament at the Davis Cup in Spain.

Federer was the first to reach 20 Grand Slam titles by winning the 2018 Australian Open, which was the last Major title of his legendary career. The former Swiss champion was the most loved player by fans in every corner of the planet and his impact on the sport is unparalleled.

Rafael Nadal, one of tennis' most illustrious figures, announced his retirement in October, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career spanning over two decades. The 38-year-old Nadal is set to play in his farewell tournament, the Davis Cup Finals, which will start Tuesday in his home country of Spain.