Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, will bow out from professional tennis after competing with Spain in Malaga this week.
"Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you've had. Including 14 French Opens -- historic!" Federer wrote on social media platform X.Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, will bow out from professional tennisDavid Ferrer's team face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals on Tuesday, although it is unknown if Nadal will participate in the tie.
Retired Swiss star Federer and Nadal faced each other 14 times at Grand Slam tournaments with Nadal holding a 6-3 advantage in finals."I keep thinking about the memories we've shared... always cracking each other up," wrote Federer. "You beat me -- a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could," Federer continued.
"Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career."
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