Roger Federer pays tribute to Rafael Nadal ahead of Spaniard's retirement: You beat me a lot'Federer highlighted Nadal's profound influence on his career, marking their rivalry as transformative and emphasizing Nadal's exceptional talent on clay courts.
The week in tennis: Nadal and Djokovic's final matchup, and Sabalenka earns No. 1Nadal and Djokovic shared a poignant farewell match, highlighting their legendary rivalry despite it not being part of their official head-to-head.Emotional connections and respect overshadowed competitive outcomes in their final meeting.