Rafael Nadal says goodbye: "It's a sad day for me personally" | Israel today

The entire tennis world said goodbye to Roger Federer today, and it was also the turn of Rafael Nadal, who was the Swiss's sworn rival throughout his career, but also one of his closest friends in the tour, wrote farewell words.

Dear Roger, my friend and rival.

I wish this day would have never come.

It's a sad day for me personally and for sports around the world.

It's been a pleasure but also an honor and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court 👇🏻

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 15, 2022

Ranked third today, and who is ahead of Federer with 22 Grand Slam tournament wins, he wrote on social media: "Dear Roger, my friend and rival. I wish this day had never come. It's a sad day for me personally, and for the sport around the world. It was a pleasure Honor and privilege to share all these years with you, to be by your side in so many amazing moments on and off the field."

"We will have many more moments to share together in the future, and there are still many things to do together, both of us. For now, I truly wish you all the happiness with your wife, children, and family. See you in London."

Nadal and Federer together in 2006, photo: AP

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