Watch: Roger Federer and his wife Mirka visit Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca

The two had met each other last at tribute held in honor of Nadal at Roland Garros

Last updated: July 17, 2025 | 19:13

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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Former Swiss tennis player Roger Federer (L) shakes hands with former Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, next to Serbia's Novak Djokovic (C) and Britain's tennis coach Andy Murray (R) during a ceremony honoring Rafael Nadal's career on Court Philippe-Chatrier as part of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 25, 2025.

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Dubai: Tennis legend Roger Federer and his wife Mirka visited Rafael Nadal at his academy in Mallorca recently.

The two had met each other last at the emotional tribute held in honor of the 14-time French Open champion at Roland Garros.

Two videos posted on social media. One shows the two champions walking side-by-side near the court at the academy while the other shows both having a discussion as Mika looks on.

Nadal posted a picture of him with Federer and said: "Really enjoyed our morning together at the @rnadalacademy!"

The Swiss legend ended his long career at the 2022 Laver Cup – which took place at the O2 Arena in London – in which he played his last doubles match right alongside Nadal.

Nadal called it an end to his professional career in November last year after representing his Spain for the last time at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.

Jai RaiAssistant Editor

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