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Image Credits: Imago (Naomi Osaka, Boris Becker, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal)
Imago
Image Credits: Imago (Naomi Osaka, Boris Becker, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal)
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer’s recent hike in the snow is making waves on social media. The tennis legends recently reunited with the help of an engaging campaign for Louis Vuitton, glimpses of which started to spread across all social media channels. However, besides millions of fans who always anticipate new updates from their favorite entities, renowned members of the tennis world also cherished the pictures.
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It has been mere hours since the globally renowned fashion giant Louis Vuitton shared a nine-minute-long campaign featuring Rafa and Federer. The video garnered unusual attention as both the stars were seen tackling the snowy winds as they talked about different aspects of their sporting careers. However, soon after the glimpses of this unexpected meeting started to make way on social media, members of the tennis community found pride in sharing it with their respective followers.
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Naomi Osaka, who recently came back into the tennis scene after giving birth to her daughter Shai, shared the poster of the campaign in which both Nadal and Roger Federer can be seen carrying their backpacks in the middle of snowy mountains as they view their path with a fierce look in their eyes.
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Along with her, America’s top-ranked ATP star Taylor Fritz‘s influencer girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, also took a moment to share the same post with her 276 thousand followers.
2 absolute legends and more importantly, role models ! https://t.co/u8r6t3XMoJ
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) May 18, 2024
The appreciation wasn’t just limited to them, as Jannik Sinner’s former coach Boris Becker also came forward to express his admiration over the inspirational video. “2 absolute legends and more importantly, role models,” he wrote, sharing a glimpse of the video.
However, besides just posing together to promote the brand and its legacy, both the tennis legends also cherished the moment as they revealed how special it was for them.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer troll each other
The video released by Louis Vuitton touched on several aspects of the timeless learnings that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal drew in the course of their legendary careers. However, besides being all serious and emotional, the old friends also indulged in a cheeky exchange of words, which made every fan giggle along with the two tennis legends.
Federer & Nadal reunited in a Louis Vuitton campaign
Roger: "I think being here, doing the photo shoot together is very meaningful for us & very special."
Rafa: "I'm not as used to the snow as Roger is”
Roger: "First time he sees snow” 😂
Rafa: "He lives in the snow." 😂 pic.twitter.com/f4sQi5I1dH
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 18, 2024
The video was shot in the middle of swiftly blowing snowy winds. Nadal, who felt a little discomfort with the snow, said, “I’m not as used to the snow as Roger is.” The Swiss tennis maestro didn’t see this as a concerning situation, but an opportunity to unleash his witty side. “First time he sees snow,” he said, trolling his friend and former co-player.
Ever Rafa wasn’t ready to let go so easily as he instantly fired back towards Federer by saying, “He lives in the snow,” as they both marked an end to this particular conversation with a big laugh.
As fans and tennis stars cherish the adorable glimpse of seeing two of the most successful tennis stars the world has ever seen, they now look forward to more similar moments at the Laver Cup.
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