Throughout his incredible career it has taken a pretty special opponent to worry Rafa Nadal but the Spanish great met his match in the form of Instagram Live on Monday.
Push the 33-year-old into a corner on a tennis court and he inevitably unleashes a wickedly spinning forehand or backhand to crush the spirit of the guy across the net.
Fans logging on to the social media platform for Nadal’s eagerly-anticipated live chat with Roger Federer saw a very different side of the Mallorcan.
ventually, to Nadal’s obvious relief, the great man popped up to share a few minutes of chit-chat about how each is dealing with the shutdown of tennis because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Finally!” Nadal said to a chuckling Federer.
While Federer said he has been practising against a wall, when not entertaining his four children, Nadal said he has not struck a ball. “Perfect! You won’t be able to play tennis any more when you come back,” a laughing Federer said.
Swiss Federer said the extended lay-off has meant he has had time to rehab his right knee after surgery in February.
“I’ve got plenty of time, there is no stress, no rush, if there is a positive that’s it,” he said.
