Nadal won't rule out doubles dream team with Federer

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Last Updated : Jul 07 2018 | 10:35 PM IST

Rafael Nadal said he would like to play alongside career rival and friend Roger Federer in a dream-team doubles pairing at a tournament before they retire.

World number one Nadal and second-ranked Federer, with 37 Grand Slam and 177 singles titles in total between them, are no strangers to doubles.

They played together at the Laver Cup last year.

Nadal already has 11 career doubles titles to his name including the 2016 Rio Olympic gold medal with compatriot Marc Lopez.

Federer has eight doubles trophies, the last of which came alongside Swiss teammate Stan Wawrinka at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

"You never know. You can't say never," said 32-year-old Nadal when asked about the prospect of teaming with Federer at an ATP tournament.

"It is true that our calendars are not easy. Probably something that would have been nice if it happened six years ago, seven years ago, when we were younger.

"Today's a little bit more difficult. But why not? He is able to do it. I'm able to do it."
"But if I am in the final, will be great news. Any opponent will be difficult, of course."

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