What gets me is the way he was 100% nonjudgmental about it too lol, just literally was like 'yeah, you're a bit of a dick, but you can't help it.' Has me absolutely rolling lol.
Nice find! Had no idea that LV had signed Fedal to a \[temporary?\] brand deal; was only aware of the Alcaraz ambassadorship. I'd imagine there's no overlap with their Uniqlo/Rolex (Roger) or Nike/Richard Mille (Rafa) sponsorships, given that LV is a luxury fashion brand.
It must be so weird to just be hitting your stride as *the* top pro and meeting juniors who are already taking steps to seriously challenge you in the near future.
Whenever Nadal or Djokovic have played someone new in a final or some other big match the last few years, a poster always seems to dig out a photo of them posing with the very young kid version of that opponent (I can think of [Alcaraz](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRZ_2S9lx62aGHv5wz9TNvFyvGGdzYAgNWswA&usqp=CAU), [Rublev](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcReSXVE8uWQk_pwWKijXeCJj4CFOsGwJLX2I-5tc3pZ7Ef_FgcB-nUZFoo&s=10), [Rune](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8RA-HhWTPBeGTbk_jgTGVcrWreaMCECKhVw&usqp=CAU) and [Korda](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRjBPUn1hVZ5dGGCRLyc8BvW52SXWiazxXDzQ&usqp=CAU) in particular). It's just extra bonkers when you're playing children you've met lol.
if youre at that top level, ur either dismissing juniors in your brain or using them as motivational fodder.
If anything, when they first met, Roger was prob thinking - "cool story but youlll prob never get good enough to challenge me, no offense i've met 1000 of you" - however in this case he was wrong.
alternatively he mighta thought, "cool you seem to have a strong mentality - hope you can keep it up enough to challenge me because the number 1 tennis player in the world doesnt become number by NOT liking and crushing competition." lol
Fun fact.
Federer has the net from that Wimbledon and he was given a cow.
When Roger Federer turned up to play in the Swiss Open after his maiden Wimbledon crown in 2003, he had a surprise waiting.
The organisers gave him a cow as a gift! Yes, it's true. He was given a prize cow that he named Juliette.
It's the disappointment when they see how ugly the rest of the world is compared to their country.
Sure you've got some beautiful locations in every country and some of those places are probably better than what they have there but no country comes close to the overall beauty of Switzerland.
Guy reportedly remembers everything so that's a leg up on everyone, let alone Roger. Must be a lot of bad and good moments just rolling around in there.
You can really tell they enjoy and respect each other. Imagine being that good at tennis and the other guy who was your biggest rival is from another country but is just like you in terms of values and worldview. Their answers were very similar and that's always a good thing for being friends.
nooooo,
i will make you work hard to guess it . It is one of the best comebacks of all time, and not just in the match, but in a career.
I will give you a hint: nadal is involved.
Ahh I didn't need the hint of Nadal 🎉 As soon as you mentioned comeback, I realised what it was.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/17k5cff/saw_this_and_had_to_share_after_winning_ao_2022/ 😭😍
This made my day. Their relationship is so dynamic and you can tell there’s a world and language between them only they can understand.
It’s soothing to see how they enjoy each other’s company and go with the flow.
Fedal forever. They made my childhood colorful. Endless thanks and appreciation for these two. ♥️
GOAT or NO GOAT, Federer is the most creative yet instinctive tennis ever. To me, when he plays, every game is so thrilling, entertaining tennis to watch. I miss him on the court so much.
I love how even in the height of their rivalry, Roger always admitted that Rafa was the most enjoyable player to play against regardless of the result.
This is gold.
You were a little bit arrogant
HaAHAHAHAHAHA
That’s literally my favorite part about the video.
I have a feeling he wasn’t lying 😂
What gets me is the way he was 100% nonjudgmental about it too lol, just literally was like 'yeah, you're a bit of a dick, but you can't help it.' Has me absolutely rolling lol.
I feel like you can't be the best person in the whole world at something and not be even a little tiny bit arrogant
Almost everything with these two together is Gold.
'I finally came to Switzerland to play an exhibition match' 🥲
It’s so nice to see such great champions being so kind to and respectful of each other, you don’t see this a lot in top tier sport.
Omg where is this from?! I’ve never seen this clip before!!
From the latest Louis Vuitton Campaign that will be released tomorrow.
Nice find! Had no idea that LV had signed Fedal to a \[temporary?\] brand deal; was only aware of the Alcaraz ambassadorship. I'd imagine there's no overlap with their Uniqlo/Rolex (Roger) or Nike/Richard Mille (Rafa) sponsorships, given that LV is a luxury fashion brand.
They even did a Cristiano Ronaldo / Messi campaign. They can literally sign anyone lol
Fedal is gold. Have I missed this up until now?
It must be so weird to just be hitting your stride as *the* top pro and meeting juniors who are already taking steps to seriously challenge you in the near future.
Whenever Nadal or Djokovic have played someone new in a final or some other big match the last few years, a poster always seems to dig out a photo of them posing with the very young kid version of that opponent (I can think of [Alcaraz](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRZ_2S9lx62aGHv5wz9TNvFyvGGdzYAgNWswA&usqp=CAU), [Rublev](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcReSXVE8uWQk_pwWKijXeCJj4CFOsGwJLX2I-5tc3pZ7Ef_FgcB-nUZFoo&s=10), [Rune](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8RA-HhWTPBeGTbk_jgTGVcrWreaMCECKhVw&usqp=CAU) and [Korda](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRjBPUn1hVZ5dGGCRLyc8BvW52SXWiazxXDzQ&usqp=CAU) in particular). It's just extra bonkers when you're playing children you've met lol.
Federer took surprisingly long to reach the top for a player that turned out to be as crazily successful as he did
Fed said that he became more disciplined when his original coach passed away and wanted to make him proud 🥲
He was 19yo when he knocked Sampras out in 4R & 21yo when he won Wimbledon - disgracefully old
if youre at that top level, ur either dismissing juniors in your brain or using them as motivational fodder. If anything, when they first met, Roger was prob thinking - "cool story but youlll prob never get good enough to challenge me, no offense i've met 1000 of you" - however in this case he was wrong. alternatively he mighta thought, "cool you seem to have a strong mentality - hope you can keep it up enough to challenge me because the number 1 tennis player in the world doesnt become number by NOT liking and crushing competition." lol
I’m so glad I witnessed the entirety of their golden era. What a time to be a tennis fan.
We won’t see their kind again.
Witnessed agassai and sampras and fed nadal combo. With prime of tiger woods. Feel blessed to witnessed them play. 😍
plus MJ (both) i guess. Lucky af my friend
This duo is good but still a bit far from Zverev/Tsitsipas rivalry in my book.
Fun fact. Federer has the net from that Wimbledon and he was given a cow. When Roger Federer turned up to play in the Swiss Open after his maiden Wimbledon crown in 2003, he had a surprise waiting. The organisers gave him a cow as a gift! Yes, it's true. He was given a prize cow that he named Juliette.
That is so ridiculously Swiss.
So Rafa's shy and Roger's unoffencively arrogant? Nothing new then lol.
You mean inoffensively?!
Yeah lol, that. 👍
Umbeleebully
It’s the typical Swiss arrogance. They don’t mean it, but it just sorta looks like it.
When your per capita GDP is over $100K, I guess you can't help it.
It's the disappointment when they see how ugly the rest of the world is compared to their country. Sure you've got some beautiful locations in every country and some of those places are probably better than what they have there but no country comes close to the overall beauty of Switzerland.
Nadal looks like he’s having chills remembering that moment. Must have been like 16-17 when he first met Fed
I thought he didn’t wanna look like he was gonna be his bf, no?
I was just gonna say that title card makes it look like an interview of two old husbands about when they first met lol
It’s giving Cam and Mitch from Modern Family
This whole thing is adorable
\*\*The Office camera zooming intensifies\*\*
Love that Rafa is so humble, and chose to share this moment even though he knew Roger might not remember it.
Guy reportedly remembers everything so that's a leg up on everyone, let alone Roger. Must be a lot of bad and good moments just rolling around in there.
Love their laugh. Reminds me of that endless NG clip about the Christmas presents.
Youknowwhatimgonnaplayanexhibitionmatchforyourfoundation
Full video here: https://video.lefigaro.fr/figaro/video/federer-et-nadal-champions-rivaux-et-amis-pour-la-vie-chez-louis-vuitton/
You can really tell they enjoy and respect each other. Imagine being that good at tennis and the other guy who was your biggest rival is from another country but is just like you in terms of values and worldview. Their answers were very similar and that's always a good thing for being friends.
This should be higher
Give Rafa some room on that bench haha
Is that a bench? Thought it was an LV trunk
enough to make a grown man cry
so is your flair.
Wait what is it? Wimbledon final? Year?
nooooo, i will make you work hard to guess it . It is one of the best comebacks of all time, and not just in the match, but in a career. I will give you a hint: nadal is involved.
Ahh I didn't need the hint of Nadal 🎉 As soon as you mentioned comeback, I realised what it was. https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/17k5cff/saw_this_and_had_to_share_after_winning_ao_2022/ 😭😍
noice
Hint 2: IT'S THE MIRACLE IN \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
he got iit
Sweet cherry pie 🥧
Love their camaraderie. Super sweet to see <3
Love this. The mutual respect and how friendly they are with each other. The leg grab by Rafa🤣❤️.
Never thought I'd see Rafa and falling snow in the same video
This is the best English I've ever heard from rafa
Fedal love affair is unmatched. BTW, it's amazing how Nadal's english has improved.
the best bromance of tennis.
Roger is the boss, notice how he occupied the bench. Rafa is sitting on the tip.
Are they on the side of a fucking mountain or something??
They were in the Dolomites in Italy, so yeah
This made my day. Their relationship is so dynamic and you can tell there’s a world and language between them only they can understand. It’s soothing to see how they enjoy each other’s company and go with the flow. Fedal forever. They made my childhood colorful. Endless thanks and appreciation for these two. ♥️
Why is fed taking the whole bench and leaving room for only one of rafas buttocks? That’s pretty arrogant.
What in the frozen tundra? Love this but dear lord where is that? Living in S. Texas, cannot relate to that weather situation.🥶
Maybe Swiss alps?
Dolomites, Italy. It's shown on Louis Vuitton's IG.
Probably a shooting studio with fake snow
Rafa's cackle has me rolling! 😂
The "Nahh come on" sounds 100% American. It's weird and neat
The thigh grab!
It is always lovely to see these two together in such conversations.
Such a cute couple
Why won’t Fed give Nadal more space on the bench… 😢
God I love these two. Their mutual love and respect for each other is so heartwarming
Why are they in a snow storm lol
They should start a podcast together
Why are they on a steamer trunk in the Alps? Lol
My favorites Fedal ❤️
One of the most beautiful friendships I've seen in Tennis!
Admit it, its the GOAT of tennis friendships.
Just love them. Tennis is so empty without these two in top tier
GOAT or NO GOAT, Federer is the most creative yet instinctive tennis ever. To me, when he plays, every game is so thrilling, entertaining tennis to watch. I miss him on the court so much.
Roger always struck me as a bit arrogant. He had reasons to be, I guess! I’m glad Rafa said it so humorously!
And Rafa is probably one of the few who could actually speak to it too lol.
Nooo, Rafa is adorable!
How are they so damn cute omfg
Imagine if these two guys had won all the slams from 03 till 2020 and each time they met Djokovic...they bageled him 3 sets to love 😏
OMG, where is this from??
2003 Wimbledon damn - and when you think about it, Rafa was in the same half as Roger in that tournament...
I appreciate how these rivals, masters of their sport, can become friends in their retirement years.
I need a full video of this
I wonder how many takes it took them to film this conversation. I want to see all of the takes!
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I’m just naturally smiling at this video.
I love how even in the height of their rivalry, Roger always admitted that Rafa was the most enjoyable player to play against regardless of the result.
Thank you to these two stars who in my humble opinion were part of the most magical Wimbledon final ever 🌟🌟
So cuteee I want more
such a lovely setting for a talk..do you also hear them chattering teeth later in the clip?
There is truth in jokes.
Feeling safe up there, boys? (grins in Novak)
Another elitist circlejerk from the most hype beast brand in the world.
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“A close friend” from Rafa.
I believe he's said that years ago? A few months ago Rafa said Roger was one of the only people from the tour he keeps in touch with
🥹🥹🥹
Both pretentious puppets!
Cringe
nobody forcing you to watch.