Teh Ryder Cup 2025 is set to ignite this Friday at the formidable bethpage Black in new York, and the European squad, spearheaded by the formidable Jon Rahm, is aiming to defend their 2023 triumph against the United States. Adding a touch of star power to the pre-tournament buzz, tennis titans Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer have dropped a video message of support for the European team, filmed at the picturesque Pula Golf Resort in Son Servera.
Federer kicks off the video with a playful jab at Nadal’s potential golf career, stating, “Hello everyone from the golf course here in Mallorca. European team, we wish you all the best for the Ryder Cup. We follow you carefully. We may have a new player in the team in the future,”
as the camera pans to Nadal practicing his swing.
The Mallorcan legend, known for his competitive spirit on the tennis court, responded with his signature humor: “With this ‘swing’ the same better waiting for a couple more years.”
Nadal then shifted to a more serious tone, expressing his fervent support for the European team: “I am a big golf fan, I will enjoy seeing you, I think it will be amazing, it is an possibility to show your best golf. I know you are going to try with all your strength.All the best, we will be supporting you.”
Federer, ever the showman, then returned to his golf practice, quipping, “No… it has left. I am learning, starting in golf. Play all together as a team, all the best for the Europe team at the Ryder Cup.”
This friendly golf outing in mallorca comes after the two tennis icons were spotted enjoying a relaxed day on the greens in son Servera last July. Federer also took the opportunity to visit the state-of-the-art Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor. Federer, who has openly shared his fondness for the Balearic Islands on multiple occasions, shared some snapshots with Nadal, highlighting the deep bond they’ve forged beyond their legendary athletic careers. Federer even playfully challenged,“Anyone willing to face us?”
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