Tennis legend Roger Federer wrote a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal on Tuesday before the Spanish star joins him in retirement. Nadal is participating in the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain this week before saying goodbye to the sport he has played professionally since 2001.

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.

Roger Federer paid tribute to his retiring rival Rafa Nadal on Tuesday, telling the Spaniard he challenged him like no other player and that he had made the tennis world proud during a glittering career lasting over two decades.

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

The Spaniard retired after the last match played at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga and his greatest rivals paid him tribute with beautiful words

As tennis legend Rafael Nadal prepares to retire from the sport with his final tournament at the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain this week, he received a

Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis last month to the fanfare of millions worldwide, including fellow champion and longtime rival Roger Federer. Ahead of Nadal's final match at this year's Davis Cup,

"You challenged me in ways no one else could," 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer wrote as Rafael Nadal prepares to retire after Davis Cup.