Nadal Reveals Memories Of Federer’s Epic Fight After Swiss Legend Retires

After Federer announces his retirement from tennis at the 2022 Laver Cup, Nadal makes a major announcement.

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Following the match, both Federer and Nadal were in tears.

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The Swiss veteran then delivered an impassioned goodbye speech.

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Over the past 20 years, Nadal and Federer have faced off 40 times on the ATP Tour.

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Nadal entered the contest having defeated clay in an astounding 81 games.

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Before taking home the Grand Slam trophy at Roland Garros that year, the Spaniard.

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There were 13 straight victories on clay during the winning streak.

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Federer ended the streak after recovering from a set down to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-0.

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In order to remember Federer's remarkable winning streak, he had requested his shirt.

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When I saw him in the shower before the press conference, I asked him, "Can you give me that shirt?"

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