Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's rivalry on the courts may now be behind them, but the pair appear to be a long way from being friends according to the Spanish King of Clay

Roger Federer wrote a touching tribute to Rafael Nadal ahead of his final tennis tournament at the Davis Cup in Spain.

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years.

Roger Federer is saying a fond farewell to Rafael Nadal. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Federer, 42, posted an emotional tribute to his former sports rival Nadal, 38, on Instagram ahead of the tennis ace's last tournament before retiring at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, which begins on Nov. 19.

Rafael Nadal, one of tennis' most illustrious figures, announced his retirement in October, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career spanning over two decades. The 38-year-old Nadal is set to play in his farewell tournament, the Davis Cup Finals, which will start Tuesday in his home country of Spain.

Rafael Nadal's legendary career came to an end on Tuesday when he lost 6-4, 6-4 to the Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup. The

Spain’s Davis Cup captain, David Ferrer, has described Rafael Nadal’s farewell ceremony after his final match as “a bit sad” and “watered down.” In a candid interview, Ferrer highlighted the absence of “very important people” who had played key roles in Nadal’s illustrious career,