Roger Federer feels his opinions of tennis foes Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were clouded by the intense rivalries they shared.

Rafa's great friend and rival, Roger Federer, reacted to the Spaniard's retirement post, admitting he hoped this day would never come. The Swiss thanked fellow legend for incredible achievements and memories, confessing that sharing this journey with him was an absolute honor.

"CONGRATS RAFA ON AN ICONIC CAREER," Federer wrote along with a photo of them during their playing days. For what it's worth, Roger Federer also reacted to Rafael Nadal's retirement announcement earlier in the day and sent a heartfelt message to his good friend.

And Zverev, who has played against Federer and Novak Djokovic on countless occasions before and since taking on Nadal, insisted that facing the Spanish star on Court Philippe-Chatrier was the toughest task in tennis.

While Novak Djokovic has already announced that he will be in Malaga to pay tribute to Nadal, fans are waiting to see if King Roger will also be in Spain in November. Both Nole and Rafa were in London for Federer’s farewell, who has greeted the world of professional tennis after a legendary career.

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Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal told 60 Minutes in 2019: "When I retire, I think fortunately there are many things in my life that will make me happy."

Novak Djokovic sent a classy message to Roger Federer after the Swiss star watched his defeat to Jannik Sinner at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday. The Serb went into the contest hoping to beat his Italian rival,