FRIENDSHIP GOALS! Roger Federer Thanks Good Friend Rafael Nadal and Barilla for Keeping up a ‘Roof Top’ Promise

Two young Italian girls playing tennis from their rooftops during the lockdown last year was one of the most well-received videos related to the sport. The same took a surprising turn when Barilla managed to bring in Roger Federer to surprise the girls and even managed to put the girls on a summer camp at the Rafa Nadal academy.

Rooftop girls landed at Rafa Nadal academy after Barilla commercial last year featuring Roger Federer

Two girls named Carola and Vittoria are currently at the Rafa Nadal Academy and even shared a photo with Nadal himself when he visited the campus recently.

https://t.co/4NmyCBPzSU pic.twitter.com/hb3ufR5ZRp

— Tanika (@SitTanyusha) October 10, 2021

It was an incredible gesture from both Federer and Nadal to give a memorable experience for both these kids. The Swiss Maestro himself responded to the selfie and wrote, “Mazie Grille”(Thank you in Italian) and tagged both Barilla and the Rafa Nadal academy.

Mazie Grille @rnadalacademy @Barilla https://t.co/9QFsHA6EYF

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) October 11, 2021

Roger Federer was one of the chief guests present during the launch of Nadal’s academy in 2016. Both the players were recuperating from injuries and went on to make phenomenal comebacks the following year.

Coming to their performances this year on tour, the Spaniard managed to reach the semi-finals of the French Open, where he lost to eventual champion, Novak Djokovic. After a brief appearance on the US hard-court season, Nadal decided to call off the remainder of his season to recover from a foot injury.

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react during there doubles match against Jack Sock and Sam Querrey of Team World on Day 2 of the Laver Cup on September 23, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. 

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On the other hand, Federer, who played only a handful of matches, reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals and was defeated by Hubert Hurkacz. Immediately after the tournament, the Swiss Maestro announced his decision to undergo a third knee surgery.

While the Spaniard might hit the practice courts sooner or later, Federer’s rehab will take a long time owing to the surgery he underwent. Even though the Swiss Maestro didn’t reveal much details regarding his comeback, he surprised fans by turning up unannounced at the Laver Cup this year.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe and teammate Roger Federer celebrate during the singles match between Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day One of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. 

With Novak Djokovic equaling Federer and Nadal’s record of 20 majors each, there is more excitement amongst tennis fans regarding the 2022 grand slam season as the fight for supremacy continues among the Big-3.

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