The tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. [1] Federer and Nadal played each other 40 times, with Nadal leading 24–16 overall, including 14–10 in finals.

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Nov 19, 2024 · Millions of tennis fans will this week say goodbye to Rafael Nadal as a professional tennis player. One of them is Roger Federer. The Swiss great on Tuesday published an emotional tribute ahead of the final event of Nadal’s historic career, the Davis Cup Final 8 …

Nov 19, 2024 · MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis “even more” during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years.

Nov 21, 2024 · Rafael Nadal ended the head-to-head winner, leading his longtime rival Federer 24-16 overall. In Grand Slams, the Spaniard leads 10-4. In their first meeting in March 2004 in Miami, 17-year-old Rafael Nadal managed to stun the then world No 1, Roger Federer.

Nov 19, 2024 · Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" as he paid tribute to his former rival before his retirement. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion,...

Nov 18, 2024 · Rafael Nadal will join his great friend and former rival Roger Federer in retirement at the end of the 2024 season. We mark the occasion by looking back on the most iconic rivalry in tennis...

Apr 23, 2007 · Federer notched his second straight victory over Nadal, ending with a vicious cross-court winner to become the first player to reach four consecutive finals at a circuit …

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have one of the greatest rivalries in tennis history. While Federer is widely regarded—even by Nadal—as the best tennis player in history, Nadal's record against Federer is 18-10 in Nadal's favour.

Nov 19, 2024 · "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.