Cricket
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be clashing for the 39th time.
Updated : Jun 20, 2019, 05:55 AM IST
French Open: The rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has been passionately celebrated. The two men have star-crossed lovers rather than professional athletes turning into arch-rivals.
The term ‘Fedal bromance/romance’ or ‘Fedal is love’ has been going on for years now and the two legends are in no mood stop soon.
“If I played clay again it was to play with Rafa,” Federer said after defeating Stan Wawrinka in the quarter-finals. “For me to get to Rafa is not simple. It took five matches here for me to win to get there. That’s why I’m very happy to play Rafa.”
When Nadal was told about Federer claiming that he played on clay just to face him, he responded saying, “No, that’s not true. He didn’t say that. No, no,” he added.
“If he’s back, it’s because he’s a player that is complete on all surfaces. And on clay, he has good chances of winning. One thing is that he feels physically ready. He’s coming back because he wants to do so.”
While the two have shown the respect and affection they have for each other, their fans are also eagerly waiting for their memorable face-off.
They meet again. Not a lot of encounters left between them before they're done with the game. Savour it. Remember it. It's a Fedal semi final! #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/LBSuGi2l2z
— Aakash Bhatt (@aakashbhatt97) June 4, 2019
In honor of the Fed-Nadal semi at #RG19, lets bring back one of my favorite #fedal moments.
— Peyton (@RAPINOEFC) June 4, 2019
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We have a Fedal semifinal at Roland Garros pic.twitter.com/lb3ttVf3Tg
— Troll Tennis (@TrollTennis) June 4, 2019
Excited for Fedal XXXIX #RG19 pic.twitter.com/yvhrKrZQk8
— Tennis Memes (@ATPWTAMemes) June 4, 2019
Thiem when realizing he is at #RG19 SF with 3 players holding 52 Grand Slams #RG19 #Fedal pic.twitter.com/RYH6Yl5ue7
— MahmoudRabi3 (@MahmoudRabi3) June 6, 2019
FEDAL SEMIFINAL IN THE YEAR 2019 AT THE FRENCH OPEN pic.twitter.com/OtYyfYrKD1
— Rashmi (@drivevolleys) June 4, 2019
FEDAL FRIDAY !! Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal and the winner is Tennis Fans May it be a match to remember vs #bromance #FrenchOpen #RolandGarros #RG19 #Pride #AllezAllezAllez pic.twitter.com/XKymxnD4cY
— LoveSetMatch (@LoveSetMatch_) June 7, 2019
A 39 Fedal to decide who goes on to #RG19 finals in slow, heavy & wet conditions today.
— (@moaizmq) June 7, 2019
Real Madrid haven't announced Hazard yet.
Arghhhhh pic.twitter.com/dh1SmSURJZ
i am so happy #fedal is still happening in 2019
— ema (@tahema) June 7, 2019
please enjoy this iconic moment as we await tomorrow pic.twitter.com/u3LJNtpMA5
Waiting #Fedal @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/2uFK5rTwxR
— (@alaa0khaled) June 7, 2019
Of all the years, one of the most highlighted moments of Fedal. Special in so many ways this pic pic.twitter.com/aYCt4IFyUG
— Robin George (@Roxemm) June 6, 2019
This encounter will be their 39th clash, and fans hope for a miracle to get a fairytale ending.