“Was there any retirement that had similar effect” Fans empathize with Martina Navratilova following her admiration for Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer’s relationship
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World No 2 Rafael Nadal had flown down to London especially to be part of Roger Federer’s farewell at the 2022 Laver Cup. Though they had been great rivals, but with passing time, they went on to become very good friends on and off the court. They both shared a special camaraderie with mutual admiration for each other which was noticed during Federer’s retirement evening.
Though Federer had been missing from action since Wimbledon 2021 due to his knee surgery, it was quick a shock for his fans to see the champion bid adieu to the sport. His farewell evening was very emotional that left everyone present in the O2 Arena in tears including his arch-rivals. But it was the Mallorcan’s who was seen as the most affected person by the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s retirement since he was crying continuously.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion went on to admit that he felt like a part of him is leaving with Federer as he recalled the innumerable memories with him on the Tour. He had stated that it was emotionally challenging to say goodbye to someone who has been important to the sport. With this, Martina Navratilova couldnot stop herself from empathizing with Nadal’s situation.
The former American player stated that she knows of the feelings that he must be going through. Navratilova took to her Twitter account to post a heart-warming message for the Spaniard legend saying “I hear you Rafa….“
Twitter reacts after Martina Navratilova admires Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
People on social media were quick to react to the 18-time Grand Slam champion’s empathizing remarks. They pointed out the fact that the impact of the Nadal–Federer duo cannot be ignored while appreciating Navratilova for realizing the legacy they leave behind.
Sharing from the wide spectrum of online reactions, here’s what fans have to say:
Rafael Nadal is currently touring around six cities in Latin America where he will be playing some exhibition matches along with Casper Ruud. The Norwegian is an alumni of the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca and they both are having a great time away from the ATP Tour. The World No 2 is a die hard football fan and his love for the sport was seen when he played football with his teammates and Ruud in an airport to utilize the waiting time for the flight.
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