Ever since Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired, the possibility of them playing against each other in exhibition matches has always been floating around, and the idea has gained more and more momentum this year \u2014 a prospect that has excited not only fans but the entire tennis world.<\/p>\n
The idea was first confirmed by Federer\u2019s longtime agent, Tony Godsick, when, during this year\u2019s Laver Cup, he revealed that discussions were already taking place<\/a> between the two former World No.1s regarding a possible \u201cLegends Tour,\u201d where retired players, headlined by Federer and Nadal, would compete in a series of exhibition events.<\/p>\n And now, during an award ceremony in Spain, Nadal has expressed a similar sentiment<\/a>. He noted that while such matches would not happen immediately, discussions have taken place, and there is a strong possibility we will see the return of \u201cFedal\u201d in an exhibition setting.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the future, something will happen, we\u2019ve already talked vaguely about it. It will be a bit further down the line. I\u2019ve been out for a year without playing and will need some preparation time.\u201d<\/p>\n Nadal\u2019s confirmation not only follows Godsick\u2019s earlier comments, but also those of Federer himself, who earlier this year spoke about the possibility of such exhibitions.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt would be great if it worked out. If we played exhibitions after our playing careers, we\u2019d have more time and wouldn\u2019t have to rush to the next match. There is nothing concrete planned yet, but I can see that interesting things could arise.\u201d<\/p>\nNadal Confirms Exhibition Talks With Federer<\/h3>\n