Tennis fans, media and players worldwide were gripped as the 35th installment of the Roger Federer – Rafael Nadal rivalry saw the pair face off in a classic five-set battle in the Australian Open final on Sunday evening. See how they reacted on social media to what immediately became a trending storyline around the world.
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#AusOpen #Federer pic.twitter.com/8sGRAqbDYy
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Thank you both, don't you ever quit tennis!! GRANDEEE ROGER So inspiring!!
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) January 29, 2017
What a match @AustralianOpen !!! Amazing @rogerfederer !!!!! 18!!!!!!
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) January 29, 2017
What a great and amazing match to wake up for. Thank you Roger, thank you Rafa. @AustralianOpen
— Milos Raonic (@milosraonic) January 29, 2017
Roger - Rafa . Gracias !!! @AustralianOpen
— Juan Monaco (@picomonaco) January 29, 2017
Congratulations @RogerFederer on Grand Slam win No. 18! As a huge fan of tennis and you, don't stop there. pic.twitter.com/PVDuEzJnI6
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) January 29, 2017
I just hope that you guys never leave us..Bravo @rogerfederer Today's match was so inspiring..
— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) January 29, 2017
The king is back @rogerfederer
— Sasha Bublik (@AlexanderBublik) January 29, 2017
That's the most amazing thing I've ever seen! Congratulations @rogerfederer ! Absolute privilege to watch
— Ryan Harrison (@ryanharrison92) January 29, 2017
Everyone stop right now .. take 6 months off. Come back. Win ..... can't believe what I watched. Congrats to my friend @rogerfederer
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) January 29, 2017
And to @RafaelNadal ... one of the classiest champions I've ever known. Tennis is lucky for having you in it ... GRANDE
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) January 29, 2017
Just finished DVR @AustralianOpen final. Epic match, one for the ages! Amazing from both @rogerfederer & @RafaelNadal. Congratulations RF
— Kevin Anderson (@kevinanderson18) January 29, 2017
This is tennis ! Thanks so much guys for everything you showed us during all this years! pic.twitter.com/6xjE2SvRYW
— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) January 29, 2017
.@rogerfederer is honestly my biggest hero. So happy for him right now
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) January 29, 2017
#Champion pic.twitter.com/H5KRuaMwYo
— Santiago Giraldo (@SantiGiraldoSG) January 29, 2017
#be18ive #peRFect #18 #crack #AusOpen RF
— Santiago Gonzalez (@gonzalezsanty) January 29, 2017
Wow Roger and rafa... So much class!!!!
— Somdev Devvarman (@SomdevD) January 29, 2017
If you aren't motivated to play 24 hours of tennis tomorrow you are playing the wrong sport. Simply thank you to the Fed/Rafa rivalry.
— Noah Rubin (@Noahrubin33) January 29, 2017
Incredible final it was.That 5thset every point I was on the edge of my seat.Champions all the way @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/xrkQ3eHbys
— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) January 29, 2017
Still speechless. What a match. Thx to both guys!! Congrats @rogerfederer on 18. Simply amazing
— Alexander Peya (@AlexanderPeya) January 29, 2017
I feel so right now for the legend of our sport @rogerfederer. Huge for the fifth #AusOpen and for all of us with your ! https://t.co/pIQ8pVwto1
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@StefTsitsipas) January 29, 2017
The world of tennis should be so proud to have Rafa and Roger as ambassadors for our sport!!!
— Thomas Johansson (@tompatennis) January 29, 2017
Thank you @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal for an amazing final. Great drama and phenomenal tennis to watch.☄️ #AusOpen #FedererNadal
— Jonas Bjorkman (@BjorkmanTennis) January 29, 2017
Still speechless. What a match. Thx to both guys!! Congrats @rogerfederer on 18. Simply amazing
— Alexander Peya (@AlexanderPeya) January 29, 2017
6 months out and straight to win @AustralianOpen... we all aware what a insane feat that is??at 35..#justchecking huge congrats to Federer
— jamie delgado (@DelgadoJamie) January 29, 2017
Absolutely spectacular, greatness personified by both @rogerfederer & @RafaelNadal thank you #truelegends
— Paul Annacone (@paul_annacone) January 29, 2017
Congrats to the one and only @rogerfederer for making history once again!And bravo @theljubicic for winning his 1st Slam!#neverstopfighting
— Riccardo Piatti (@RPiatti) January 29, 2017
I wish @rogerfederer & @RafaelNadal could stay pro for another 30 years.. most entertaining matches to watch ever #AusOpen #goats
— Casper Ruud (@CasperRuud98) January 29, 2017
Congratulations @rogerfederer and well played @RafaelNadal. 🇦🇺 #AusOpen https://t.co/kDbI38KXzW
— Stan Smith (@stansmithonline) January 29, 2017
I'm so glad I played tennis in the greatest era of all time. Congrats to my friends @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal and Thank You!!!
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) January 29, 2017
And the final word from Roger Federer...
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— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) January 29, 2017
