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[THE LATHUMS @TheLathums]

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[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[THE LATHUMS @TheLathums]

Our brand-new tune 'Stellar Cast' is out now! The lyrics of this song came to life after one of our early gigs at the Brudenell in Leeds after supping a bit too much Jamaican ale. Hope you like it 💛 x

[THE LATHUMS @TheLathums]

Have we all had @oasis on repeat today then? 😂

Our cover of the absolute tune that is The Importance of Being Idle

@NoelGallagher @liamgallagher @gibsonguitar

[Tennis TV @TennisTV]

A generational talent 🗣️

Presenting @andy_murray's top 10 shots from an incredible career!

[Team GB @TeamGB]

Incoming message from @andy_murray 📲

#Tennis #Paris2024 #TeamGB

[Andy Murray @andy_murray]

Never even liked tennis anyway.

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

A story we’ll never tire of reliving.

Andy Murray’s #Wimbledon journey - in his own words ✨

[Tennis TV @TennisTV]

1001 singles matches
739 victories
105 top 10 wins
46 ATP titles
41 weeks as World No. 1
29 wins over the Big 3
14 Masters 1000 titles
11 Grand Slam finals
3 Grand Slam titles
2 Olympic Gold medals
1 @andy_murray

Thank you, Sir Andy 💙💙💙

[ATP Tour @atptour]

Forever in our hearts 💙 Today, we celebrate an amazing career and legacy.

#SirAndy | @andy_murray

[THE LATHUMS @TheLathums]

The Story of ‘Struggle’. 💛 #EndTheStigma & voice your struggles.

#MentalHealthMatters

[Andy Schooler @SchoolerSport]

🥹 So, it all ends for Andy Murray next week.

🧵 Time for a thread, me thinks, starting with the point I'll probably remember most from his remarkable career - the Davis Cup clincher from 2015...

[Llantrisant Tennis Club @LlantrisantLTC]

South Wales Men’s Division 4 Winners - Llantrisant Men 1 🏆🎾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[Callum Whitelock @CallumWhitelock]

@TheLathums absolutely insane! What a band 🎸

[Callum Whitelock @CallumWhitelock]

@Olly_Tennis_ @topspin2k @2K @2K_UK Xbox series x

[Tottenham Hotspur @SpursOfficial]

A message from @EricDier 🤍

[Tottenham Hotspur @SpursOfficial]

Happy New Year from everyone at Tottenham Hotspur! 🎆

COYS 🤍

[Tottenham Hotspur @SpursOfficial]

Merci, Hugo 🧤

[Tottenham Hotspur @SpursOfficial]

“I just wanted to say thank you” 🤍