Rafael Nadal has been ruled out of the 2024 Australian Open, but the Iberian was visited by Roger Federer this week. Two great champions (42 Grand Slam titles in total) met at the Iberian Academy in Manacor.
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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer meet at the Spaniard’s tennis academy
Nadal and Federer cried together at the final match of the Swiss (they played at the 2022 Laver Cup), and the former rivals remained friends off the tennis court.
Roger visited Rafael Nadal’s academy and the Spaniard posted some photos on social media.
“It was great to have you with me today, my friend. Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you again soon” – Rafael Nadal.
Nadal has the better head-to-head record against Federer (24-16) and has won more Grand Slam titles (22, while the Swiss has 20 on his record / only Novak Djokovic has surpassed the two with 24).
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