6-Year-Old Incident of Rafael Nadal’s Astounding ‘Boyfriend’ Admission on Roger Federer Comes to Light as the Duo Displayed True Bromance at US Open

The rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was a timeless classic. The two players dominated the ATP tour for decades. However, it was only until late 2022 that the rivalry saw an emotional end when Roger announced his retirement after playing in the Laver Cup. His retirement saw his dearest friend Rafa in tears as well as the whole crowd stood up to salute Roger Federer’s heroics over the years.

However, 6 years ago, these two were at their prime and competing against each other for glory. At the 2017 US Open, Rafael Nadal took center stage as he hilariously responded to an interviewer’s question by citing the legendary Roger Federer.

Rafael Nadal did not want to be Roger Federer’s boyfriend

In a recently resurfaced vintage video that has sent waves of amusement across the tennis community, Rafael Nadal showcased a side of his personality that often remains hidden. It was during a 2017 interview at the US Open. Rafael Nadal was asked questions about his views on Roger Federer both on and off the tennis court.

Responding to this, Rafa came up with a cheeky reply. He said, “I don’t want to look like I want to be his boyfriend,” provoking laughter from the people sitting in the room.

However, beyond the playful banter, Nadal also said that he has great respect for the Swiss Maestro and he admires Federer. In this light-hearted yet insightful video, Nadal’s remark not only made everyone laugh but also highlighted the relationship between these two tennis legends.

Throughout the course of their career, both players had mutual respect for each other. There have been moments when Roger Federer has spoken highly about Rafa and the relationship that they have.

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Roger Federer opens up about his views on Rafa

In a recent interview, Roger Federer opened up about Rafa saying that he possesses a great relationship with the Spaniard. From the time when Rafa made it into the ATP scene to the time when Roger announced his retirement, their bond became strong and the respect multiplied.

In the same interview, Roger went ahead to explain that not only does he and Rafa have a great bond, but also they are well aware of their families as well. He stated that he has a great relationship with his coaches and staff while his sister has a great bond with Rafa’s sister and so on!

Thus, these two players are the prime example of how sports can unite people and create a lifelong bond. Also, a healthy banter from Rafa gave an insight into his nature and how he deals with things. Besides anything, Rafa and Roger have established a great bond that will last for many more years to come.

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