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Roger Federer delighted in reaction to Rafael Nadal being announced for potential eerily similar swansong at Laver Cup
ATPTuesday, 23 April 2024 at 21:00
Roger Federer celebrated on social media the confirmation of Rafael Nadal's participation in the upcoming Laver Cup. The former Swiss tennis player expressed his excitement about Nadal's return to competition, especially since Federer played his last professional match in 2022 in the same tournament alongside Nadal.
The rivalry between Federer and Nadal transcended the court, and over the years, they became great friends. Federer's retirement from the Laver Cup in 2022 left emotional images for the tennis world, with Nadal and Federer shedding tears together during the tribute ceremony for the Swiss player's career.
Possible finale for Nadal's career?
This time, Nadal is nearing his retirement, and the Laver Cup could be the ideal place for him to close out his career, similar to his old rival Federer, who is the co-founder of the tournament that pits the best European players against a team from the Rest of the World.
Nadal will play his third tournament of the year at the Madrid Open, debuting against the 16-year-old Darwin Blanch.
Nadal and Federer teamed up for Team Europe in 2017, 2019, and 2022. In the latter year, they played a significant doubles match together but were defeated by the American duo of Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. Regardless of the result, both legends cherished the opportunity to share the court one last time.
It is highly likely that the 14-time French Open champion will decide to end his career this year, considering ongoing physical issues and his limited participation in tournaments this year. The Laver Cup will take place in Berlin this year between September 20th and 22nd, just a couple of weeks after the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year.
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