Two things they have in common: Both are 1.85 meters tall and weigh 85 kilograms. So it is at least on the Website of the ATP. Well, both of which earn Tennis your money. But otherwise, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer not much in common. On the one hand, the shy left-hander from Mallorca, on the other hand, a man of the world, finds in every occasion the right words.
Now, Nadal explained why he and Federer are friends. Friendships have a great importance and are very strong. “For me, language is but one obstacle, in order to build a friendship relations, for example with Roger Federer. We have our rivalry, and our habits of life are very different.”
Since around the age of 18 years they are together on the ATP Tour and have been working together for some Tennis Highlight. After the epic Final at Wimbledon in 2008: Five sets in almost five hours, the two went into the Tiebreak, and at the end remains, for example, threatened a break due to darkness. The winner of this match was Nadal, as in most cases, if the two Dominators of the zero years, met each other. 23 of the 38 duels were won by the Spaniard.
“Very good fellows”
This summer, the Swiss world number 4 is contesting for the first time in years, tournaments on clay. And so it might be called soon for the first time in 2017 and again: Federer against Nadal. In addition, the Spaniards would be happy. Because of the 32-Year-old said: “I would say that I have no friends on the Tour, but very good companions.” Thus, the Swiss is surely meant to be.
(tzi)
Created: 22.04.2019, 10:55 PM
