08 September,2017 08:02 AM IST | New York | A Correspondent
Rafael Nadal had to calm growing enthusiasm over a possible US Open semi-final clash with old rival Roger Federer by warning reporters against making the two appear boyfriends.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal had to calm growing enthusiasm over a possible US Open semi-final clash with old rival Roger Federer by warning reporters against making the two appear "boyfriends."
Nadal and Federer, two of the greatest players of all time, have met 37 times, including 12 at the Grand Slams, but never in New York. When asked to describe what he admires most about Federer, also a long-time off-court friend, Nadal was keen to cool the "bromance."
"I don't want to look like I gonna be his boyfriend, no?" said Nadal, causing a packed media conference room to burst into laughter.
