Hoped this day would never come: Federer on Nadal's retirement
Reacting to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal's retirement at the age of 38 on Thursday, 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer said he always hoped this day would never come. "Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all...incredible achievements," he added. Notably, Federer played his last professional game alongside Nadal in a doubles match in the Laver Cup 2022.