After announcing his retirement, world tennis star Rafael Nadal sent a moving message to his archenemy Roger Federerwhere they formed a historical duo in the game of tennis for years ago.
In a tweet on his Twitter account, the famous Spanish player wished that this day had not come.
Dear Roger,my friend and rival.
I wish this day would have never come. It’s a sad day for me personally and for sports around the world.
It’s been a pleasure but also an honor and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court ????????– Rafael Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 15, 2022
Addressing his arch-friend, he wrote, “My friend and archenemy, it is a sad day for me personally and for the world of sports in general.”
He added, “It has been a pleasure and an honor as well to compete with you all these years, as we have shared wonderful moments both on and off the field.”
In addition, he concluded, stressing that they will meet on many occasions in the future, wishing Roger, his wife and children happiness and joy.
Injuries obstructed him
Veteran Swiss tennis player Roger Federer announced his retirement from the game on Thursday, saying that next week’s Laver Cup would be his last tournament, capping a golden era that spanned 24 years with more than 1,500 matches.
In recent years, injuries have hampered Federer’s career, who dominated men’s tennis following winning his first major title at Wimbledon 2003.
He underwent three surgeries in the last two years, and his last match in the professional championships was a defeat by Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2021.
