It's only February, but yesterday, a news story about September in the tennis world has already caught the eye.
Nadal, the new Australian Open champion and first Grand Slam singles 21-title holder in men's singles, will once again compete in the Laver Cup in London in September.
Federer, who is the promoter of the tournament, also returned this year after missing last year's game due to injury. They all represent european teams and will continue to play side by side in this year's tournament, and the fans' favorite Fina pair is likely to appear in doubles again.
The friendship around Federer and Nadal, both inside and outside the circle, has been recorded with too much ink. In the history of sports, it is rare for athletes at the top of the pyramid in a single field to have such a sympathetic feeling.
Remember the video connection between the two last summer? At that time, there was a little episode in Nadal's equipment, Federer immediately sent a warm laugh, and Nadal showed a cute expression, which was just recorded, which made the fans can't help but laugh.
After Nadal won the Australian Open this year, Federer also sent his warm blessings for the first time, and it can be seen from the words how much Federer admires and appreciates Nadal, although the number of words is not much, but it is completely heartfelt.
Regarding their confrontation, this is really a clichéd topic, but it is also full of polarity.
Without each other, would they have achieved higher results or far less than they have achieved now?
Needless to say, without Nadal, Federer might have achieved three full-time slams or more. Without Federer, Nadal's world first-week and Grand Slam titles would have increased even more.
But as Federer said in the words congratulating Nadal on winning the Australian Open: it is mutual encouragement, putting certain goals and pressure on each other, that has brought each other to the tip of the pyramid today.
In this field, Federer and Nadal, both veterans who are over 35 years old, have surprised us again and again with their practical actions.
In 2017, Federer, who had been sidelined for more than half a season due to injury, competed as the 17th seed, all the way to triumph, and finally met his old friend Nadal in the final. Trailing behind in the decider, he staged a good comeback, from 17 to 18, which took almost five full years, during which the hardships can be imagined.
In 2022, Nadal, the lost background of the year, was in almost the same situation as Federer, and this time, he finally fulfilled his wish in Melbourne.
Bless these two great champions and may the friendship endure! (Source: Tennis House Author: Luo ChengQiye)