Rafael Nadal ’s uncle and former coach has shared the heartbreaking reality of his impending retirement. Earlier this week, the 22-time Grand Slam champion announced he would end his career at next month’s Davis Cup Finals. But his uncle Toni believes Nadal is going through the “same thing” Roger Federer did when he retired two years ago.

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"CONGRATS RAFA ON AN ICONIC CAREER," Federer wrote along with a photo of them during their playing days. For what it's worth, Roger Federer also reacted to Rafael Nadal's retirement announcement earlier in the day and sent a heartfelt message to his good friend.

And Zverev, who has played against Federer and Novak Djokovic on countless occasions before and since taking on Nadal, insisted that facing the Spanish star on Court Philippe-Chatrier was the toughest task in tennis.

While Novak Djokovic has already announced that he will be in Malaga to pay tribute to Nadal, fans are waiting to see if King Roger will also be in Spain in November. Both Nole and Rafa were in London for Federer’s farewell, who has greeted the world of professional tennis after a legendary career.

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 on Thursday that he will retire after the season-ending Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month.

The Swiss tennis player paid tribute to Rafa Nadal after he announced his retirement, both men having one of the great rivalries.

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Rafa's great friend and rival, Roger Federer, reacted to the Spaniard's retirement post, admitting he hoped this day would never come. The Swiss thanked fellow legend for incredible achievements and memories, confessing that sharing this journey with him was an absolute honor.

Rafa Nadal, now 38, said his farewell tennis tournament will come next month when he represents Spain in the Davis Cup finals.

Novak Djokovic says he is shocked and overwhelmed by the news that his "greatest rival" Rafael Nadal will retire at the end of the season.