The names of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal they will always be related thanks to a rivalry on the court that is widely considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. And the link is so good that some have trouble distinguishing between Swiss and Spanish players.
As reported Federer In an interview with the American television channel CNN, that’s exactly what happened to him when an individual thought he recognized him on the streets of Venice.
Federer, who retired from tennis in September, laughingly explained what happened when the stranger followed him through the streets of the Italian city.
“Please, can I take a picture with you?” asked the individual who, to make sure he wasn’t wasting time, then asked him: “Are you who I think you are?”
What Federer He replied, “I don’t know who you think I am.”
“Are you nadal?” continued the stranger.
“I’m sorry, I’m not him,” he continued to explain Federer who, before the fan’s disappointment, continued on his way.
“I turned around and he was looking at me saying, ‘Too bad it’s not nadal‘” he concluded Federer between laughs
Between 2004 and 2019, Federer and Nadal They met 40 times on the court, 24 of them in the tournament finals. Nadal won 24 times.
But despite their fierce rivalry on the court, the two players developed a deep friendship.
During the Laver Cup match that marked Federer’s retirement, both players could not hold back their tears. The Spaniard later declared that part of his life had ended with Federer’s departure.
Source: La Verdad
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