It is well known how much mutual respect Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have for each other. The Swiss tennis player said it was “incredible” to be able to share Rafa’s emotional French Open farewell and revealed the “most exciting” part of the occasion.

“It was amazing,” Roger told about the tribute.

“I think everyone loved the tribute, especially Rafa, who is the one who had to love it. I have heard him in several interviews talking about how he felt, that makes me very happy.

“They were moments of great emotion, gratitude, it was incredible to see his reaction when they showed the plaque with his name on it.”

On Rafa receiving his plaque:

“For me it was the most exciting thing, that plaque will be there forever, all the players who step on the court will see it, they will surely be inspired and motivated thanks to him,” said Federer.

“Sincerely, he had the farewell and the tribute he deserved. I am happy for him, grateful for allowing me to live it from there with them. It had been many months since I had seen them.

“It is always a pleasure to meet all Rafa’s family and friends, I am lucky to know them and I was delighted to see them all smiling.

On the Big Four reuniting again:

“I probably will go to Wimbledon, but I don’t know if Rafa will be there during the tournament. We will see Novak in the draw, while Andy will probably be at the facilities.

“Then there is the Laver Cup, another very special week, I will try to recruit them for the occasion. I don’t know what other dates we have ahead of us, I’m sure we’ll be in touch, although it might be easier for us to coincide on the golf course than on the tennis court.”

Source: TNT Sports