Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalry was one of the greatest in tennis history.

Whilst the once fierce rivalry between tennis icons Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has mellowed considerably, the Spaniard has made it clear they're far from being close friends. Despite their relationship improving significantly over the years, Nadal doesn't consider Federer a mate by any stretch.

In spite of their rivalry, Federer was among the first to pay tribute to Nadal following his retirement at the Davis Cup last year . It was a far cry from their early days as bitter adversaries, which began when they first met at the Miami Masters in 2004.

Whilst Federer has shown glimpses of affection towards his long-standing opponent in recent years, the Swiss maestro acknowledged in 2023 that their r

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