Tennis icons reunite as Rafael Nadal spotted with Roger Federer at Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor

Despite being rivals for close to two decades, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have maintained a strong friendship off the court, as evidenced by Federer's recent visit to Nadal's Academy in Manacor.

The duo faced each other on 40 occasions, with Nadal leading 24–16 overall, including 14–10 in finals. Nonetheless, Federer and Nadal, who are both in the conversation for the greatest male tennis player of all time, have not let their professional lives prevent them from developing a close friendship.

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Federer makes surprise visit to Nadal's tennis academy

Although the Swiss Maestro retired in 2022, he has remained actively involved in the tennis community. Federer made appearances at Wimbledon and the Laver Cup following his retirement, therefore it comes as no surprise that the 20-time Grand Slam champion was spotted at his long-time rival's training academy in Mallorca. The pair took a picture with a young student at the academy, with the photo eventually making it's way to the internet.

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FEDERER AND NADAL AT THE @rnadalacademy 🥹🇪🇸🇨🇭

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