The Balearic has spoken tonight on Onda Cero about the withdrawal of the Helvetian
“A unique person leaves him, he was elegant in the game but also in the human”
Rafael Nadal has valued in ‘Onda Cero’ what the withdrawal of his opponent and friend from tennis means, Roger Federerwho hung up his racket this Friday in an emotional doubles match at the Laver Cup in which both players formed a pair.
Nadal and Federer, excited after their match in the Laver Cup
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“I felt satisfaction for being able to participate in the farewell of one of the icons of the sport. It is left by a person who has been a source of admiration and inspiration for many people, including me of course. I didn’t want to cry, but he was so emotional…”Nadal explained at the microphones of the program ‘Radioestadio Noche’.
“A strong bond has been created between the two of us, we have experienced many things, we have had a very healthy rivalry; he has inspired me and helped me progress”the Balearic has recognized that he believes that the matches between the two “were a little different… What was breathed in the atmosphere I think was something different from what happened in any other match.”
Rafa has also admitted that learned of Federer’s withdrawal ten days before he officially announced it: “He was honest with me about his decisions and told me that he would love me to be by his side on the track. It was a great honor for me that he wanted to spend that moment by my side.”
Regarding Federer’s farewell in the Laver Cup with him as a partner, Nadal was delighted. “It was the farewell that Federer deserved, a farewell on the court. When he arrives, I would also like to say goodbye on the court, but I don’t think about it yet. I want this to continue”, concluded the Manacorí, who wants to continue fighting for more Grand Slams.
