Nadal and Federer’s “New Duel”: From the Tennis Court to the Golf Green

On July 22, 2025, the legendary names of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer once again appeared in the public eye—this time, their “battlefield” has shifted from the tennis court to the golf course.

On Sunday, the two swung their clubs together at the Pula Golf Resort in Mallorca, initiating a different kind of interaction. They have created countless classic matches across the net, and now, they have put down their tennis rackets to apply the power of their forehands to golf swings, transforming their backhand skills into precision for chasing “birdies,” continuing their “competition” on the golf course. Under the sun of Mallorca, these two former top players in the PIF ATP rankings enjoyed a relaxed gathering, with laughter echoing on the course.

It is worth mentioning that both are no strangers to golf. Nadal has maintained a single-digit golf handicap (a key measure of a player’s skill) for a long time and has participated in amateur events; Federer has displayed impressive talent, appearing calm and relaxed on the course, with putting actions comparable to those of professional players.

This golf outing also marks the conclusion of Federer’s surprise visit to Nadal’s tennis academy. This interaction has been affectionately referred to by fans as part of the “Summer Journey of the Three Giants”—a week earlier, Federer was seen at Wimbledon, watching Djokovic’s match from the stands of the Centre Court; in May of this year, he appeared alongside Djokovic and Andy Murray at Roland Garros, participating in a special farewell tribute event for Nadal.

Federer intends to create a tennis event featuring retired star players, expressing his hope to fill famous tennis courts around the world once again. Fans are looking forward to Federer’s new projects following the Laver Cup.

As iconic figures in tennis history, their career achievements are already recorded in the annals of sports: Federer, a six-time ATP Finals champion, concluded his career with a record of 1251 wins and 275 losses; while Nadal, who has won the French Open 14 times, has a career record of 1080 wins and 228 losses. Their interactions off the court further reveal the deep friendship between these legends to their fans.

Looking forward to the continuation of the extraordinary brilliance of the former Big Four after their retirements.

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