Roger Federer and Rafael Nal are two of finest and biggest names in world tennis. duo have 39 Grand Slams between m. Federer has a record 20 Grand Slams while Nal is just one short of equalling Swiss icon's feat. He currently has 19 Grand Slams. die-hard tennis fans are well aware that both stalwarts of game are fierce competitors on field but good friends off it. We have seen two take on each or in some high-octane blockbusters over years but ever wondered what would happen if both of m were in same team? Well, y are on same p in ongoing Laver Cup.

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Federer and Nal mentor Fabio Fognini

Both Roger Federer and Rafael Nal play for one team in  Laver Cup which commenced on Friday. veteran players were seen mentoring World . 11 Fabio Fognini during his singles match against Jack Sock as Team Europe took on Team World.  Fognini seemed to be a bit carried away and stressed out and while he was taking a water break, both Federer and Nal came forward to encour him with ir wise words. Federer told Italian to focus on his game and urged him to igre negativity and urged him to be positive. 

"Believe in good thing", said Federer.

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Meanwhile, Nal was was heard giving encouraging in Spanish. Unfortunately, legends' vice went in wait as Fognini went down to Sock in two consecutive sets 6-1, 7-6. video of this unique moment was posted by Laver Cup on ir official Twitter handle. 

Watch video here:

neless, Federer took his revenge later in men's doubles when he teamed up with Alexander Zverev to beat team of  Jack Sock and Denis Shapovalo  6-3, 7-5 in straight sets.   

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It was a dream come true for netizens after y got to see both tennis megastars in one team. Here are some of reactions.

mutual miration between Federer and Nal

All matches which feature Roger Federer and Rafael Nal are always a delight to watch. After all, who can forget Federer's respect and words of motivation for his Spaniard rival after former h emerged victorious in ir Australian Open final back in 2017?

"Tennis is a tough sport re are draws if re were I would have been happy to accept one and share it with Rafa", said Federer. 

"Keep playing Rafa. Tennis needs you,"  he ded. 

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