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.

Nadal's victory over Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final is, to this day, considered one of the greatest matches in tennis history. More Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Since making his professional ...

The competition between Nadal, Federer and Djokovic transcended tennis, with the rivalries between the three icons considered ...

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 ...

Rafael Nadal wove many miracles on a tennis court, but his greatest trick was to constantly evolve while always staying the same. The serve, the backhand, the volley and even the signature ...

But this year, men’s tennis has had a different complexion since none of Federer, Nadal or Djokovic has won a grand slam title for the first time since 2002. Though Djokovic is still able to ...

Nadal is set to retire from tennis after playing in the Davis Cup Finals, which start on Nov. 19 Darren Gerrish/WireImage; Pablo Cuadra/WireImage Roger Federer is saying a fond farewell to Rafael ...

“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 ...

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 ...