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.
"We always had a good relationship. I think he always has been a great ambassador for tennis and for our sport, with good image, of course, and representing good values.
"One important thing that is a great example for kids, doing unbelievable well and doing it with the right attitude.
"That's something I admire as you can admire -- I think I answered already.
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