In Pics: 11 times 'Fedal' stole our hearts in Laver Cup
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.