Nadal and Federer, who’ve gained 42 grand slam titles between them, teamed up one final time on Friday to play in a doubles match for Group Europe in opposition to Individuals Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe representing Group World.
Afterwards, photos of the 2 males — whose rivalry had transcended tennis — crying subsequent to 1 one other in the course of the post-match ceremony in entrance of standing ovations and dwell music from Ellie Goulding, circulated on social media.
Regardless of profitable two grand slams, Nadal’s season has been overshadowed by a foot harm and a newer stomach harm that compelled him to forfeit his Wimbledon semifinal.
He’s additionally anticipating his first baby with spouse Mery Perello quickly, Reuters reported.
“In consequence, effectively, I’ve needed to cope with all that, which is a distinct stress to the one you are used to in your skilled life. However, effectively, fortunately every thing is nice and we’re rather more calm. And in that sense, I have been in a position to come right here, which for me was a very powerful factor.”
