"Rafa was so sad also because he know one day he will have to say goodbye too" - Borg on Nadal watching Federer's retirement

| by Balasz Virag

Rafael Nadal accompanied Roger Federer during his last match at the 2022 Laver Cup and it was an emotional moment for everyone.

However, right after the Swiss Maestro, Rafael Nadal was the most emotional player on the court and Team Europe's captain, Bjorn Borg explained why he thinks that was the case. The 22-time Grand Slam champion struggled with an injury lately and the end of his career may be nearing to as he was forced to withdraw from this year's Wimbledon semifinal and lost already in the fourth of the US Open.

"Exemplary relationship" - Former coach of Nadal shares unknown 'Fedal' story
"Exemplary relationship" - Former coach of Nadal shares unknown 'Fedal' story

"That Roger has decided to close happily like this, here at the Laver Cup, together with Nadal. I am honored to have been his coach these days. The other night was a great lesson for the young people: we will not see something like this for many, many years. We will miss Federer a lot," Borg said in an interview with Italian newspaper la Repubblica.

"For me, it was incredible to see. I think Rafa was so sad also because he knows that one day he will have to say goodbye too. But their doubles was the perfect happy ending," Borg said.

Federer: "I lost my job, but I'm very happy"
Federer: "I lost my job, but I'm very happy"

Read the full article

Just in

Look at more articles