So with tennis great Rafael Nadal about to retire after one final Davis Cup tournament, who better than Roger Federer to put an incredible career — and a rare friendship — in perspective.

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time ... Known for his mastery of clay and his on-court rivalry with Roger Federer, Nadal said he would play his final match in November ...

In the end, Nadal defeated Federer, who had claimed the title at Wimbledon the previous five years, and ended Federer's 40-match winning streak at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Tennis legend Roger Federer wrote a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal on Tuesday before the Spanish star joins him in retirement. Nadal is participating in the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain this week ...

MADRID — Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38, he announced in a video message Thursday, after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an ...

Nadal bowed out of the sport with 22 Grand Slam titles, including a record 14 French Open singles titles. He also won the ...

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's rivalry is legendary, defining some of the most unforgettable moments in tennis history. For over a decade, these two icons captivated the world, meeting in finals ...

Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from tennis on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so ...

Others believe that Nadal never surpassed the level of his 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 evisceration of a Federer in his pomp in the 2008 French Open final. “That was absolutely ridiculous tennis,” said Cilic.

Federer, whose rivalry with Nadal is arguably the greatest in tennis history, said it was an “honor” to play against the Spaniard. The pair shared a tearful moment that went viral during ...

“I want to thank the entire tennis industry, all the people involved in this sport, my long-time colleagues, especially my great rivals,” Nadal said over images of him playing against Federer ...