Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer reveal how they want to be remembered during heart-warming conversation
Tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal sat down for a heartwarming conversation for a Louis Vuitton campaign. They opened up about what they would like to be remembered as and both had a similar answer.
In Louis Vuitton's latest 'Core Values' campaign, 42-year-old Federer and 37-year-old Nadal ascended to the summit of Italy’s Dolomites mountain range. In a video released by the brand, the pair answer questions about their tennis journey.
When asked how they would like to be remembered, Nadal emphasized the importance of being remembered for more than their on-court achievements. The Spaniard said that he wanted people to remember him for who he was as a person more than how good a player he was.
"We have been in the tour for over 20 years and we met a lot of new people. At the end, what really will make me feel really proud and happy when I leave this world, is the tournament directors, the people who work on the tournaments, staff, ATP, talks good about who I was on the tour or who I am as a person more than a tennis player," Nadal said while sitting with Federer on a snowy mountain," Nadal said.
The Spaniard added that while he earned immense success as a tennis player, he would hope that his legacy revolves around who he is as a human being.
"As a tennis player, at the end we have the titles, we have the achievements, and that's how it is. I achieved more than what I ever dreamed about. So I mean, for me, at the end, the legacy in terms of human being, even for me, after achieving all the things that we achieved, I think for me is the most important thing. Without a doubt," the Spaniard added.
Federer's answer to the same question was similar. The Swiss said that he wanted to be remembered for his contribution to the game, as a whole and not only as a player. He also stated that he wanted to be remembered more as a personality while being a role model for the kids.
"I hope I'm remembered not only as a tennis player, but also as the person behind what I gave to the game and what I represented to the game, and it was less about all my Wimbledon victories or whatever it was, that meant a lot to me. So I think if I can be remembered more also as the personality other than just a player, that'd be great. And if I was a good role model for the kids, I think that would make me happy too," Federer said.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal share their greatest sporting achievements
During the same Louis Vuitton campaign, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were asked about their greatest sporting achievements. For the pair, that is an extremely long list to choose from. They have created history with several records listed in their name.
Federer chose being World No. 1 as his greatest sporting achievement. The Swiss was at the top of the ATP rankings for 310 weeks in total. He finished as the year-end No. 1 five times and holds the record for most consecutive weeks as World No. 1 (237).
Nadal picked being the French Open champion a record 14 times is his greatest sporting achievement. The Spaniard, often called the 'King of Clay' has an impeccable record on clay-courts. Overall, Nadal has won 22 Grand Slams in his career.