WATCH: “His legacy gonna stay forever”- A tearful Rafael Nadal describes how tennis will remember Roger Federer

Nadal, who was the exact opposite of Federer- for he plays with great intensity-believes there won't be a player who will play like Federer. 

WATCH: “His legacy gonna stay forever”- A tearful Rafael Nadal describes how tennis will remember Roger Federer

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal (Images via Imago, X)

Federer: Twelve Final Days documentary based on Roger Federer‘s last 12 days of his career, was released on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday (June 20). In the documentary, Federer’s long-time rival turned friend Rafael Nadal talked about how the tennis world will remember the Swiss maestro. 

Those who have watched Federer’s matches are aware of his footwork and movement on the court. He was an epitome of grace and elegance and mesmerized the tennis fraternity with his beautiful strokes and these things defined his legacy, along with the 20 Grand Slam titles he won in his 24-year career. Nadal, who was the exact opposite of Federer- for he plays with great intensity-believes there won’t be a player who will play like Federer. 

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But you know, on the other hand, his legacy will stay in the world of sport forever. We're never going to see again any player with that flow, with that perfection, that elegance. 
Rafael Nadal said in the Federer: Twelve Final Days documentary 

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During an interview, Federer revealed how, apart from his family and close friends, only Nadal knew about his retirement 10 days before he made the announcement. In his final match, Federer joined forces with Nadal for Team Europe at the Laver Cup in September 2022. 

Roger Federer reveals how he struggled to figure out Rafael Nadal during the latter’s younger days 

In that documentary, Roger Federer spoke about the intense rivalry he shared with Rafael Nadal. The 42-year-old said how he knew Nadal would be winning Grand Slam titles. Federer liked to support the young players but when he started to lose games against Nadal, he wished not to make the Spaniard his rival because he liked to be at the top alone. 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal (Image via Imago)

At the same time, the Swiss legend found it tough to figure out Nadal due to his shy personality. Federer, however, observed how the Spaniard emerged as a strong personality as time went by. 

I just couldn't quite figure him out and unlock him. I remember him as a young boy being very shy, struggling to give you eye contact, you know, and all that. And he always said, "Oh, whatever Roger wants, I'm happy with that." And then as time went by, he became a very strong personality, more confident as well, and wanted his own ways, which I was happy to see. 
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Federer and Nadal have locked horns in 40 matches, with Nadal leading 24-16. Out of these 40, 24 were finals and here, as well, Nadal leads, by winning 14 matches.

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