I’ll aid Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray if they ever need it.” – Federer
I keep it framed in a room at home with other pictures from my profession. Federer told El Pais, “I have images in a certain place because I don’t want them everywhere.”
Despite being in a group photo, the former world number one acknowledged that this particular one was very unique. “And every time I go by it, it draws my attention because it captures our friendship, competitiveness, and camaraderie all in one single image,” he continued.
The 42-year-old added, recalling the instance in which he and Nadal shared a cry: “At that same time, Ellie Goulding was singing, and it’s a
Roger Federer revealed that he kept a photo of him and Rafael Nadal in his house (Image: Getty)
Roger Federer has revealed that he keeps a piece of Rafael Nadal in his home after they shared an emotional moment together when he retired.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion famously held hands with his old rival and sobbed as he ended his career at the 2022 Laver Cup after playing a doubles match with Nadal.
A photo of the teary encounter went viral. And Federer is well aware of the famous image as he admitted he had it framed in his own home.
“I have it at home, framed, in a space where I have several images of my career. I don’t want photos everywhere, that’s why I have them in a specific area,” Federer told El Pais.
Although the picture sits among several others, the former world No. 1 admitted that this one was extra special. He added: “And when I pass by it, it always catches my attention because it reflects our camaraderie, our friendship and also the rivalry, all in one single image.”
The 42-year-old went on, “In that instant, Ellie Goulding was singing and it’s a moment in which we are both able to reflect on all we have just experienced, remembering our career and how lucky we have been to be tennis players, to have been able to turn our hobby into a dream job.” He recalled the moment when he and Rafael Nadal sobbed together.
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Nearly two years ago, in London’s O2 Arena, Federer formally hung up his racket. The former world No. 1 said he had to listen to his health and quit after many operations and a chronic knee problem failed to heal.
His final dance took place in the Laver Cup, a team competition he founded in Rod Laver’s honor; his last game was a doubles match with Rafael Nadal. On the Team Europe bench, Federer and Rafael Nadal were inconsolable following their defeat as honors were given to Federer’s 24-year career.
players, to have succeeded in transforming our passion into our ideal career.
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