One year ago today, Roger Federer officially played the last match of his career accompanied in doubles by his eternal rival and friend, Rafael Nadal, during the Laver Cup 2022. Tennis fans still remember the tears of the two stars, sitting in their chairs, before the Swiss jubilee. The latter was back this Friday for the kick-off of the new edition and took part in a question-and-answer session during which the Spaniard appeared on video. Offering a scene as funny as it is romantic.
“Who was your favorite doubles partner?” asked “the Bull of Manacor” to the exclamations of the audience. “I thought it was my wife before this guy appeared,” “The Maestro” replied, all smiles after a few seconds of hesitation. Remembering the “special” moment of last year, Federer once again expressed, with humor, all the good things he thinks of his opponent and therefore favorite partner. Be careful, his wife “Mirka” could be jealous…
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