"As a man and a champion, I have the utmost respect for my friend Rafa," Federer wrote on Twitter. Rafai has been my toughest opponent for many years. Believe me, we inspired each other on the way to becoming better players. I feel honored to congratulate Nadal on winning his 20th Grand Slam.
With this, Nadal won the French Open 13 times. Drawing on that topic, Federer wrote, "Incredibly, Nadal has won the Rola Gunro 13 times. Which is one of the great achievements in the world of sports. I also congratulate Nadal's team. Because, this success does not come alone. Hopefully, 20 is a number on our journey. Congratulations Rafa, you deserve this honor. '