Nadal revealed that he hadn’t touched a racket since Indian Wells and Federer’s reaction to it was brilliant. Nadal then goes on to have a chat with Murray and the two speak about the days they used to stay up till late in the night and play football on video games. He also said 85 young tennis players have been confined to his academy in Manacor. I think that’s important when you have kids, especially multiple children,” Federer said. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Instagram Live – Love and Legends !!! He may have 19 Grand Slam titles, one shy of Federer's all-time men's record, but when it comes to IT skills, he resembled a Sunday morning park hacker crumbling under pressure. Roger with the question we've all been needing answered @rogerfederer | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/w9SOqEKYjC. Nadal said to a chuckling Federer. After some pleasantries, the conversation moved on to the forthcoming virtual Madrid Open being contested with joysticks rather than tennis rackets. © Copyright 1994 - 2020 ATP Tour, Inc. All Rights Reserved. .is-mobile .scores-daily-schedule-content td.day-table-seed, .scores-results-content td.day-table-seed { I started playing with a two-handed backhand and forehand. Swiss Federer said the extended lay-off has meant he has had time to rehab his right knee after surgery in February. Earlier, Nadal spoke of how hard the situation had been in Spain but said that he was encouraged that things were beginning to look a little less negative. I feel super lucky for all the experiences that I’m able to enjoy because of tennis. Rafa was having some trouble in operating Instagram Live and he did not know how to add Roger to the live video. .breakpoint-768 .sub-header-links{display:none;} 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. Nadal said to a chuckling Federer. With 40,000 viewers logged on, a flummoxed Nadal stared into cyberspace, trying to figure out why the Swiss maestro, isolating at home in Switzerland, refused to appear. When @rogerfederer made it on to @RafaelNadal's Instagram Live! } Federer then asked his great rival why he plays tennis with his left hand and Nadal replied that him being known as a righty is just “a legend”. I thought I had never seen you getting tired after one set before.". } Murray shared the exciting news that the recovery from his right hip injury is going well and joked that his biggest challenge is home schooling their two young children. After addressing his fans first in English and then in Spanish about what he has been up to during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, he was to have quick chats with Federer, Murray and compatriot Marc Lopez. While Nadal admits he is an Esports novice, Murray said he might have found an early edge. It’s been tough, but it’s been nice to spend so much time with the kids and family. No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc.. 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While Nadal said he has sometimes being going to sleep at 2am or 3am during lockdown, Murray said having three young children meant he was tucked up early for the 6am alarm call. After 10 minutes Federer signed off, leaving Nadal wrestling with his technology as he tried to locate Andy Murray, who began the trend of Instagram Live chats last week with Novak Djokovic. padding-left: 0px; It’s that season when Rafael Nadal is normally observed diving into the European Clay season and eating up each adversary in transit to the standard French Open title. I understand the situation and obviously there are many things that are not logical but you have to accept the rules.”. Nadal said, staring forlornly at his screen. display:none; He may have 19 grand slam titles, one shy of Federer's all-time men's record, but when it comes to IT skills, he resembled a Sunday morning park hacker crumbling under pressure. Rafael Nadal was hit by IT gremlins during an Instagram Live session. Murray, who trails Nadal 17-7 in head-to-heads, clearly enjoyed his old adversary's discomfort when he finally popped up sitting on a large white sofa. But the Spaniard, who got married last year, said he hopes to become a father soon. Nadal was the one who hosted the chat but things didn’t quite go as planned for the 19-time Grand Slam champion. 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. Rafael Nadal was hit by IT gremlins during an Instagram Live session.Credit:AP. Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray ribbing each other about late night, mid-tournament, PES matches on the playstation when they were younger, while Ronaldo (El Fenomeno) hangs out in the comments.Surreal pic.twitter.com/gtHr1CnIC9. 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Nadal finally meets his match: IT gremlins. “I am not playing tennis, I do not have a court at home and I miss it a little,” Nadal said. "Perfect! However, Nadal, who admitted right at the start that it was his first-ever Instagram live, struggled big time to add his guests on the chat. A post shared by Fedal Tennis™ (@fedal__tennis) on Apr 21, 2020 at 10:35am PDT. A post shared by Fedal Tennis™ (@fedal__tennis). Nadal treated tennis fans to an Instagram Live in which he spoke to both Roger Federer and Andy Murray about their experiences during lockdown.The Spanish government has … Eventually, 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. "I hope to be in this situation in not a very long period of time," Nadal said to which Murray teased "Well now is a good time, now you're home all the time.". Roger then asked Nadal, “if you are a righty, then why you play lefty?” brazenly indicating a connivance to deny him more titles. 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. “The energy bar on the side of the screen was almost empty. .tourney-details.action-buttons a[href*="560/live-scores"] { display:none; Rafael Nadal has overcome plenty of opponents in his legendary ATP Tour career, but he faced perhaps his toughest one on Monday: technology. I’ve never seen you get tired after one set!” Nadal admitted that he needed to sharpen his gaming skills and said that he would text the Brit to play a match. Tennis fans around the world were treated to some epic banter between three legends of the game – Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray – during a live chat on Instagram on Monday. "I haven't touched a racquet since Indian Wells" @rogerfederer | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/lKsHRuYeBc. width: 32px; "I played as you against Roger, on clay obviously. I feel pretty good, so let’s see when we’re able to start [competing] again.” Murray said. Rafael Nadal has hosted an Instagram Live chat and copped a gleeful crack from great rival Roger Federer. "We, I mean me and you, we were playing unbelievable but after a set your character was unbelievably tired. “I cannot play righty. “I played with Andy, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet and Gael Monfils as kids. Rather, on Monday, the Spaniard was making his introduction in an Instagram Live show and looking anything other than a characteristic, attempted to get Roger Federer and Andy Murray who were holding up in the talk room in with the general mish-mash. While Nadal said he has sometimes being going to sleep at 2am or 3am during lockdown, Murray said having three young children meant he was tucked up early for the 6am alarm call. FEDAL Tennis is your one stop for everything you wanna know about Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. } font-size:15px; position: relative; “The hard part now is that we can’t interact or see anyone, including my parents. Nadal opened his Instagram Live by answering several fan questions in English and Spanish. pic.twitter.com/ExQXYubBDO. } I thought I had never seen you getting tired after one set before.". .atp-nav-list>.atp-nav-item>a { The two spoke about what they have been up to in the past month. I’m doing my best to stay healthy and keep the same routines so I can be ready for when I have the chance to come back.”, .summary-tbody td[data-type*='Rating'] { Rafa, Federer & Murray Got Together For An Instagram Live Session & It made everyone Smile So Wide. I just want the knee to be good, it doesn’t matter when I return.”. } "I can't be myself so I have to choose someone else so maybe I will choose Nick [Kyrgios]!". While Federer said he has been practising against a wall, when not entertaining his four children, Nadal said he has not struck a ball. After 10 minutes Federer signed off, leaving Nadal wrestling with his technology as he tried to locate Andy Murray, who began the trend of Instagram Live chats last week with Novak Djokovic. .is-desktop .atp-logo{ “I’ve been hitting a bit against a wall, (doing) rehab with the knee,” Federer said. border-left: 2px solid; We’re not used to that. “I’ve been training a lot and still able to do lots of things, but haven’t hit any balls for five weeks. He said that while tending to business with his foundation and academy has kept him occupied, he looked forward to competing and seeing his fellow players in person aagain. “But I understand that we are in a very critical situation, that the government is dealing with something unprecedented and I also understand that the last thing they think of is who can train and who cannot train. 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. The natural rapport between both men was on display, with Federer jokingly cheering when Nadal admitted that he hadn’t hit a ball since early March. Federer meanwhile gave an update on his right knee after the 20-time Major winner decided to undergo surgery in February. Fedal rivalry and Fedal friendship, © Copyright 2020 - FEDAL Tennis by a FedalFan. The Swiss provided an update on his recovery from right knee surgery in February and said he’s happy with the progress made so far. For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage. "We, I mean me and you, we were playing unbelievable but after a set your character was unbelievably tired. The good thing is that the second surgery is easier than the first one. They then talked about each others family and friends and how are things in their country due to the corona virus which is spreading all over the world. "It was very amusing watching you," Murray said. Rafa then said Goodbye to his friend Roger and said hell be more than ready and will be prepared next time they go live on Instagram. "I played last night and I played as you," Murray said. If there is anything positive (about being in lockdown) that’s the only thing really. “We’re big on routines with school, when to eat and when to sleep. "I've got plenty of time, there is no stress, no rush, if there is a positive that's it," he said. "Finally!" 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When Nadal said it was just “a legend,” Federer seemed satisfied. The Spaniard held a star-filled Instagram Live that included Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Marc Lopez. After some pleasantries, the conversation moved on to the forthcoming virtual Madrid Open being contested with joy-sticks rather than tennis racquets. Rafael Nadal vs Fernando Verdasco Epic Animated Point 2009, Roger Federer’s All 20 Grandslam Titles – Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon & US Open, Roland Garros 2009 Film – Destiny of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & His New Sunreef Catamaran Power 80. 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Rafa then added Brit Andy Murray to the Live chat and then mistakenly pointed his camera towards the ceiling and then Sir Andy Murray trolled Rafa and compared him with his Granny. Nadal Federer Instagram Live. Rafael Nadal Roland Garros 2020 Outfit (Check it Out)!!! You have entered an incorrect email address! } “After a set, you were unbelievably tired,” Murray said, laughing. Rafael Nadal was hit by IT gremlins during an Instagram Live session. a[href*="540/live-scores"] { While Federer said he has been practising against a wall, when not entertaining his four children, Nadal said he has not struck a ball. 13 At Roland Garros, The Great Equaliser At Roland Garros: The Weather, Moya On Nadal’s RG Chances: 'The Margin For Error Is Much Narrower', US Open Finalist Zverev Off To Strong Start At Roland Garros. WATCH!!! 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. I went in and out, in and out, idk how many times…, said Federer, Watch the full Nadal Federer Instagram Live. width: auto; “I’ve been hitting a bit against the wall, doing my rehab and my fitness. “It’s okay, I had a really good first six weeks, then it was a bit slower, now it’s getting better again but I have plenty of time. From the gym of my academy they were able to bring me some machines when the lockdown began so I try to work a little in the morning, a little in the afternoon. "Perfect! 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I don’t need to experience a third one, though!”. This whole video of Rafa and Roger was nothing less than an antidote of grief and sorrow which has been holding people all over the world and tennis fans especially. Rafael Nadal during his Instagram live chat. With 40,000 viewers logged on, a flummoxed Nadal stared into cyberspace, trying to figure out why the Swiss maestro, isolating at home in Switzerland, refused to appear. float: left; You won't be able to play tennis any more when you come back," a laughing Federer said. TENNIS Epic banter: Watch the best moments of the Nadal-Federer Instagram live chat Nadal admitted that it was his first-ever Instagram live and Federer and Murray were on hand to rub that in. Murray took a playful dig at Nadal in the comments section and wrote, “This is brilliant… He can win 52 French Opens, but not work Instagram.”. }. margin-left: 15px; That’s just a legend!” Nadal said, laughing. He also said 85 young tennis players were being confined at his academy in Manacor. Finally, Nadal did manage to add Federer on the chat and the reaction by both legends was simply priceless. While Nadal admits he is an esports novice, Murray said he might have found an early edge. The men’s and women’s tours have been halted due to the virus, while Wimbledon was cancelled last month for the first time since World War II and Nadal’s favourite Grand Slam the French Open was pushed back to September 20. display: none !important; The kids would love to play with other ones. The best part about that conversation was the fact that Brazilian football legend Ronaldo posted a comment right at that moment. NADAL FEDERER INSTAGRAM LIVE . } "I think Andy's hiding, where are you man?" Could a travel bubble between Tasmania and New Zealand be a Christmas gift? Rick Santorum is not impressed with the New York Times story on Trump’s taxes — how many voters feel the same way? 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. background: none; There’s no rush,” Federer said. It’s great to stay together now on Tour because we made our dreams come true. “My basketball skills are with the right [hand], everything else is with the right, but not with football or tennis. "Finally!" "It was very amusing watching you," Murray said. “Then I cannot be angry, it’s natural, that’s fine.”. Swiss Federer said the extended lay-off has meant he has had time to rehab his right knee after surgery in February. But when Federer finally joined Nadal, he seemed more relieved and joyous than he would have after cracking the Nadal code on clay. © Instagram “peRFect, you won’t be able to play tennis anymore when you come back,” he said with a giggle. Murray, who trails Nadal 17-7 in head-to-heads, clearly enjoyed his old adversary's discomfort when he finally popped up sitting on a large white sofa. pic.twitter.com/e6NGrmicYb, “I had a really good first six weeks, then things got a bit slower, now it’s good again. Eventually, 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. “I’m just trying to find stuff to do with the kids every day. The Spanish government has extended the country’s state of alarm until May 9, with the entire population confined to their homes except a small number working in specific sectors, leaving Nadal perplexed as to why he can’t train. .atp-nav-list>.atp-nav-item { Nadal laughed as he visibly struggled with the platform and how to bring his fellow players into the conversation, admitting that it was his first time going live. Tennis fans around the world were treated to some epic banter between three legends of the game – Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray – during a live chat on Instagram on Monday. Earlier, Nadal spoke of how hard the situation had been in Spain but said he was encouraged that things were beginning to look a little less negative. “It’s true I don’t understand very well because we cannot play tennis when many people are going to work and even more so in our sport, where we keep at a large and safe distance and we play on opposite sides of the court,” world No 2 Nadal said during an Instagram Live. After 10 minutes Federer signed off, leaving Nadal wrestling with his technology as he tried to locate Andy Murray, who began the trend of Instagram Live chats last week with Novak Djokovic. "I can't be myself so I have to choose someone else so maybe I will choose Nick (Kyrgios)!". After Nadal then challenged him to a game, Murray said he does not even have his own character on the video game. There is no stress, no rush. He also grilled the Spaniard about playing as a lefty when he’s naturally right-handed, acknowledging that handling the lefty spin is one of his biggest challenges when they face off. Do This To Remove Earwax, Aussie Women, Children & Old People Are Being Asked To Carry This, https://twitter.com/josemorgado/status/1252290940615745540?s=20. You won't be able to play tennis any more when you come back," a laughing Federer said. "I played last night and I played as you," Murray said. “I am sticking to my physical routines. It is very important to have both the head and the body focused and it is what I am trying to do at all times.”.