When Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal joined forces to help Team Europe win the first Laver Cup it was any Tennis lover's dream come true. 'Fedal' stole our hearts and we can't wait for it to happen again.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal joined forces to help their team win the first Laver Cup. They teamed up for a double's match and those 81 minutes were like any Tennis lovers dream come true. 'Fedal' as they are called together stole our hearts and we can't wait for it to happen again.
After Nadal and Federer had won their singles rubbers, all eyes at Prague's sold-out O2 Arena were then on the two legends who played on the same side of the net for the first time in careers which have stretched the best part of two decades.
They started the doubles against Sam Querrey and Jack Sock on a high, earning a break in the first set to win 6-4. They visibly enjoyed the experience, with Federer laughing off a massive air shot halfway through the set.
However, they were in far more serious mood in the second set as both lost their serve, allowing the American pair to level with a 6-1 win.
Much to their relief, the world's top two players, with 35 Grand Slam singles titles between them, regained their composure in time to sweep their rivals 10/5 in a super tie-break.
But they both denied planning a future as a doubles pair, saying it was "not a good idea." "I don't want to kill your expectations," Federer told Nadal.
Nadal said he will remember the night he teamed up with his old rival and close friend for the first time. "It was unforgettable for both of us after the history we have behind us as rivals. Something we really enjoyed a lot," said the Spanish star.
1. It All Started Here
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Swiss tennis player Roger Federer and Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal greet the audience from the stage ahead of the tennis Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. European players compete against players from the rest of the World during the Laver Cup tournament that runs from from September 22-24.
2. Come On!!!
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react during their double tennis match against Team World's Sam Querrey and Jack Sock during the second day of the Laver Cup on September 23, 2017 in O2 Arena, in Prague. (AFP)
3. Partners In Crime
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Switzerland's Roger Federer (R) and Spain's Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react during their double tennis match against Team World's Sam Querrey and Jack Sock during the second day of the Laver Cup on September 23, 2017 in O2 Arena, in Prague. (AFP)
4. Wait For It
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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, members of Team Europa react during the match between Austrian Dominic Thiem and John Isner of United States and Team World during the first day of the Laver Cup on September 22, 2017 at the O2 Arena, in Prague. (AFP)
5. It Feels Good
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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, members of Team Europa react during the match between Austrian Dominic Thiem and John Isner of United States and Team World during the first day of the Laver Cup on September 22, 2017 at the O2 Arena, in Prague. (AFP)
6. Now, You Listen To Me...
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Roger Federer of Team Europe listens his team-mate Rafael Nadal during his match against Nick Kyrgios of Team World at the Laver Cup on September 24, 2017 in O2 Arena, in Prague. (AFP)
7. That Winning Feeling
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Rafael Nadal reacts after Roger Federer's win against Nick Kyrgios of Team World at the Laver Cup on September 24, 2017 in O2 Arena, in Prague. (Twitter)
8. With The Trophy
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Members of Team Europe with the maiden Laver Cup trophy. (Twitter)
9. That Wasn't Me, That Was Novak
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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer of Team Europe at the Laver Cup.
10. The Selfie
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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer take a selfie during the Laver Cup. (Twitter)
11. Fedal United
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No Words!!!
