While Novak Djokovic has already announced that he will be in Malaga to pay tribute to Nadal, fans are waiting to see if King Roger will also be in Spain in November. Both Nole and Rafa were in London for Federer’s farewell, who has greeted the world of professional tennis after a legendary career.

Roger Federer has posted an emotional tribute to Rafael Nadal, thanking him for ‘unforgettable memories’ after the Spaniard announced his retirement. Nadal said on Thursday that he will officially call time on his career following the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, with his last match potentially on November 19.

"CONGRATS RAFA ON AN ICONIC CAREER," Federer wrote along with a photo of them during their playing days. For what it's worth, Roger Federer also reacted to Rafael Nadal's retirement announcement earlier in the day and sent a heartfelt message to his good friend.

Rafa's great friend and rival, Roger Federer, reacted to the Spaniard's retirement post, admitting he hoped this day would never come. The Swiss thanked fellow legend for incredible achievements and memories, confessing that sharing this journey with him was an absolute honor.

Roger Federer, who is also Rafa Nadal's long time rival, led the tributes on social media, which included talismanic Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his upcoming retirement from the sport after a glittering career in which he amassed 22 grand slam titles. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time,

Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire at the end of the season having "come full circle" in a tennis career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect

Mats Wilander proclaimed that Rafael Nadal “overachieved more than anybody” in tennis as he lauded the Spanish legend following his retirement announcement. The former world No 1 stressed that Nadal is “unbelievably talented”,