But then in 2004 March, Federer was upset by a 17-year-old Nadal, who won 6-3 6-3 their Miami Open meeting. The following year, the former 20-time Grand Slam champion got his revenge by winning their second meeting that also came in Miami.

Rafael Nadal’s career ended on Tuesday at the Davis Cup Finals after Team Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands. His retirement ceremony included figures like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Serena Williams paying tribute to him in a video.

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years.

Federer was the first to reach 20 Grand Slam titles by winning the 2018 Australian Open, which was the last Major title of his legendary career. The former Swiss champion was the most loved player by fans in every corner of the planet and his impact on the sport is unparalleled.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's rivalry on the courts may now be behind them, but the pair appear to be a long way from being friends according to the Spanish King of Clay