Over the years, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have had an intriguing rivalry on the court. Fans have been fortunate to witness the two in action every time they step on the court against each other. While the Spaniard has dominated their rivalry, Federer has won some important and big matches against Nadal. Recently, the Swiss maestro made a big admission about his rivalry with Nadal.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion called time on his illustrious career last year. The 2022 Laver Cup in London marked the final tournament of his illustrious career. He played alongside Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray for one final time during that tournament. Now a year after his retirement, Federer has revealed the one thing in which Nadal will always be ahead of him.

Roger Federer drools over Rafael Nadal’s biceps

Recently, Federer was in China where he made a guest appearance at the Shanghai Masters. During that tournament, Federer was presented with the Icon Athlete Award in a massive honor for him. Further, in the interview there, he went on to talk about staying in shape and praising Nadal’s biceps.

During the interview, the interviewer asked Federer, “Do you call for those crazy bicep exercises to take it to Rafa’s level?” Replying to this question, he said, “No, no, no, he can have the biceps. I’ll never be there.”

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Further, Federer also went on to talk about how he stays in shape, saying, “I’m trying to go to the gym four times a week. I believe I’m actually doing because I ran to the space like this at home, put some machines in and literally a week after the Laver Cup in London. So I was like, after my career, I finally added them. A little bit weird to have them once retired but I have to now use it so I do that well.”

Retirement hasn’t affected Federer’s will to maintain his fitness. Last month, he also disclosed a new fitness regime he follows.

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Federer reveals his fitness goals

Inspired by his wife Mirka, the Swiss maestro opened up about trying different things in his fitness regime. Talking about it, he said, “I’ve wanted to try certain challenges, like 300 push-ups every day for a month. I also just tried SoulCycle for the first time in East Hampton because my wife and her friends went every morning and said I have to come.”

The former World Number 1 has been a role model with his on and off-court activities. People can look up to him to stay motivated to be fit and healthy while they enjoy their retirement life.

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