‘In Spite of the fierce rivalry, we always had respect between us’: Roger Federer on Rafael Nadal

‘In Spite of the fierce rivalry, we always had respect between us’: Roger Federer on Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been involved in some intense matches featuring each other. Not to mention the battle for the no.1 ranking. For the longest time Federer had the monopoly over Wimbledon and Nadal, still does, dominated the French Open, so the other two Grand Slams became doubly important.

So there was no let down time. But all through this, Federer believes He and Nadal were never ever disrespectful towards each other. Federer stressed that he and Nadal were well aware that they were being watched by a lot of people worldwide and they should never cross a certain line. Interestingly Maria Francisca Perello. Nadal’s wife, and Mirka Federer, Federer’s wife get along really well and so does the rest of the families.

Federer says, “There has always been a lot of rivalry between me and Rafa and sometimes it was not easy. We played big matches, but we always respected each other.” He continued, “We knew that we were references for many people and represented tennis. Our families get along very well.”

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The last time Feder and Nadal played each other was at the Wimbledon in 2019.

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The time when Roger Federer followed his dad’s advice

Robert Federer and Roger Federer
Robert Federer and Roger Federer

Roger Federer admits that in the beginning of his career money was important to him, not too much just enough to sustain. He recalls that his father had told him that it’s important as a professional tennis player he made it to the top 100. Once that was achieved, Federer never gave importance to money. Federer says that he has always given importance to the game, looked to enjoy the sports. Maybe that is why Roger Federer is the most successful tennis player in the world.

When asked about money, Federer says “In the beginning it was a little bit. My dad said, ‘If you become a tennis professional just make sure you get into the top 100, because you have to make a little bit of money’. Now it’s important to enjoy the tour as much as I can.”

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