The tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. [1] Federer and Nadal played each other 40 times, with Nadal leading 24–16 overall, including 14–10 in finals.

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Nov 19, 2024 · Millions of tennis fans will this week say goodbye to Rafael Nadal as a professional tennis player. One of them is Roger Federer. The Swiss great on Tuesday published an emotional tribute ahead of the final event of Nadal’s historic career, the Davis Cup Final 8 …

Nov 19, 2024 · MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis “even more” during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years.

Nov 20, 2024 · On the counts of who won the most number of Major titles, Rafael Nadal pipped Roger Federer having won 22 Major titles, while the Swiss finished with 20 Major titles. Nadal lost only 4...

Nov 21, 2024 · Rafael Nadal ended the head-to-head winner, leading his longtime rival Federer 24-16 overall. In Grand Slams, the Spaniard leads 10-4. In their first meeting in March 2004 in Miami, 17-year-old Rafael Nadal managed to stun the then world No 1, Roger Federer.

May 18, 2024 · The careers of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were inextricably linked as the pair changed tennis history and then, in the latter stages, forged a friendship unusual in top-level sport.

Oct 10, 2024 · Roger Federer admitted he “hoped this day would never come” after his greatest rival Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis. Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, confirmed...

Nov 19, 2024 · Federer, who retired alongside Nadal at the 2022 Laver Cup, opened a letter in tribute to his great rival with the salient fact of their rivalry: “You beat me — a lot. More than I managed to...

Apr 23, 2007 · Federer notched his second straight victory over Nadal, ending with a vicious cross-court winner to become the first player to reach four consecutive finals at a circuit …