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

"You challenged me in ways no one else could," Roger Federer tells Rafael Nadal, who will retire after this week's Davis Cup tennis tournament.

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.

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

Rafael Nadal’s coach has described the Spaniard’s farewell ceremony at the Davis Cup as ‘scruffy and shabby’. Nadal played the final match of his career on Tuesday night as he lost in straight sets to Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup quarter final in Malaga.

Rafael Nadal has issued an eight-word reply to the classy tribute he received from his great rival Novak Djokovic following his retirement. The legendary Spaniard was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in the final match of his remarkable career at the Davis Cup Final 8 stage this week.

Roger Federer writes a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of the Spaniard’s retirement, celebrating their iconic rivalry and cherished moments on and off the court. From their epic Grand Slam battles to emotional doubles matches,