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'Fedal' steal the show at the 2017 Laver Cup!
Updated : Sep 24, 2017, 09:53 AM IST
Tennis masters Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, playing as doubles partners for the first time, came out with a stupendous performance as they edged out Sam Querrey and Jack Sock to give Europe a 9-3 lead after Day Two of the Laver Cup on Saturday.
Federer and Nadal, who have won a combined 35 Grand Slam titles, are part of a Europe side that play a World team over three days. The winner is the first to 13 points, with 12 points available on Sunday.
While Nadal described the experience as 'an unforgettable day', and Federer talked about it being 'an absolute pleasure' to play alongside Nadal, both men left the strong impression that this was a one-off.
"After being rivals for so many years, to be in the same part of the court fighting for a team is something special,' said Nadal, while Federer said he'd enjoyed "seeing his (Nadal's) thought processes and knowing I could trust him on the big points."
Team Europe's players include Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem, while Nick Kyrgios and Denis Shapovalov have represented Team World.
Are you ready for #FedalUtd?#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/X8yQ1VLnTh
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017
A high five worth 35 Grand Slams #FedalUtd#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/ArJXwHYTaQ
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017
The one that didn't make the highlights reel. #FedalUtd @RogerFederer #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/nED8169LGF
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017
Just testing @RafaelNadal's reaction time, obviously pic.twitter.com/IATmeZacCJ
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 24, 2017
Wintour is here.#LaverCup #FedalUtd @voguemagazine pic.twitter.com/hMdZDzcXJG
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017
What a debut! @RogerFederer & @RafaelNadal claim 2 points for #TeamEurope with a 6-4 1-6 [10-5] win vs Querrey & Sock. Tennis is the winner. pic.twitter.com/XRvcVclKcq
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017
There were many magic moments at #LaverCup on Saturday. Here are five of the most magical. #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/6Ps8wiIuFE
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017
#TeamEurope's @RafaelNadal and @RogerFederer were swept onto court by a wave of support on Saturday night. #LaverCup#FedalUtd #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/tk6eRRKlsY
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017
Saturday at #LaverCup was a day of comebacks, firsts and fulfilled tennis dreams. pic.twitter.com/PTrQ6CuhE5
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017
Watchut pic.twitter.com/XYeVNiBrbW
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2017
Although, still have to watch my back pic.twitter.com/WHsyoZQc6R
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2017
I could get used to playing on the same side of the net as @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/BxNvbFdDrn
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2017
with my doubles partner @RogerFederer! Happy to have played with Roger for a change @LaverCup #TeamEurope pic.twitter.com/uHqXAN9Pk6
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 23, 2017
An hour ago, in the dressing room talking tactics. Today I'm so lucky to have @rogerfederer next to me on the court! #TeamEurope @LaverCup pic.twitter.com/OjaNf2Wkfp
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 23, 2017
Whether you are Rafa fan or Fed fan, you just got to love that they are having fun together. #Fedal #FedalUtd #LaverCup #LaverCup2017 pic.twitter.com/EBLnTtqBtS
— Rafameila (@Rafameila) September 23, 2017
.@RafaelNadal has already had a few highlight reel points at the #LaverCup!
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 23, 2017
3-3 first set. https://t.co/FFE1Ra9E1x #USOpen ( @LaverCup) pic.twitter.com/t46TVkl9qi
Truly a privilege to watch @rogerfederer & @RafaelNadal share the court today at the #LaverCup.
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 23, 2017
Let's do it again soon? #USOpen pic.twitter.com/rty17Cwpgy
Plenty for @RafaelNadal to smile on as he & @rogerfederer win the 1st set 6-4 over Querrey/Sock!#LaverCup https://t.co/vPOEb0rQza #USOpen pic.twitter.com/EsDZnjnx2v
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 23, 2017
(Inputs from ANI)