The tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. [1] Federer and Nadal played each other 40 times, with Nadal leading 24–16 overall, including 14–10 in finals.

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Sep 29, 2022 · In front of her at London’s O2 Arena were Federer and Nadal – the Swiss star’s long-time friend and rival – sat hand-in-hand while sobbing uncontrollably. As the scene following Federer’s...

May 18, 2024 · The careers of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were inextricably linked as the pair changed tennis history and then, in the latter stages, forged a friendship unusual in top-level sport.

Nov 19, 2024 · Millions of tennis fans will this week say goodbye to Rafael Nadal as a professional tennis player. One of them is Roger Federer. The Swiss great on Tuesday published an emotional tribute ahead of the final event of Nadal’s historic career, the Davis Cup Final 8 …

Nov 19, 2024 · Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" as he paid tribute to his former rival before his retirement. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam...

Nov 20, 2024 · On the counts of who won the most number of Major titles, Rafael Nadal pipped Roger Federer having won 22 Major titles, while the Swiss finished with 20 Major titles. Nadal lost only 4...

Apr 23, 2007 · Federer notched his second straight victory over Nadal, ending with a vicious cross-court winner to become the first player to reach four consecutive finals at a circuit-ending championship since Ivan Lendl.

Nov 21, 2024 · Rafael Nadal ended the head-to-head winner, leading his longtime rival Federer 24-16 overall. In Grand Slams, the Spaniard leads 10-4. In their first meeting in March 2004 in Miami, 17-year-old Rafael Nadal managed to stun the then world No 1, Roger Federer.

Mar 22, 2024 · Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have faced each other 40 times in tennis singles matches. Nadal leads the head-to-head with 24 wins in comparison to Federer’s 16 wins. They played 24 finals in which Rafael Nadal won 14 times, while Roger Federer won 10 times.