Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have swapped tennis racquets for golf clubs in Mallorca, issuing a playful challenge to anyone willing to face them on the course.
The Swiss maestro and Spanish champion, who accumulated 42 Grand Slam victories between them, posted photographs from their golf outing at Pula Golf Resort on Instagram.
"Anyone ready to take on the two of us?? #Fedal," the 43-year-old Swiss wrote in the caption accompanying images of their round.
The duo's competitive spirit appears intact despite both having stepped away from professional tennis, with the Spaniard retiring at November's Davis Cup Finals whilst his counterpart concluded his career in September 2022.
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|Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have swapped tennis racquets for golf clubs in Mallorca, issuing a playful challenge to anyone willing to face them on the course
Federer's visit to the Balearic island included time at his former rival's tennis academy before extending his stay for their golf match.
Their bond has notably deepened since leaving professional tennis, transforming from intense competitors who faced each other for over twenty years into close friends.
The Mallorcan has long demonstrated prowess on the golf course, reportedly maintaining a scratch handicap and securing victories in amateur competitions.
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His Swiss counterpart has embraced the sport more recently, having visited Augusta earlier this year where he expressed to ESPN: "We should play together, I think we've played enough against each other."
Their joint social media post marks another chapter in their evolving friendship beyond the tennis court.
Their golfing photographs prompted reactions from fellow tennis professionals, with world No 12 Casper Ruud, who trained at the Mallorcan's academy, commenting: "Nice belt (and glove) @rogerfederer."
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Tennis commentator Robbie Koenig proposed potential challengers for the duo, suggesting: "@andymurray and @jamie__murray are already plotting a plan."
The response highlights continued interest from the tennis community in the activities of these retired champions.
The Murray brothers, themselves accomplished players with Andy holding three Grand Slam titles, could provide fascinating opposition should they accept the challenge.
Federer and Nadal's epic tennis rivalry started over two decades ago in Miami. The pair competed fiercely for the sport's most prestigious titles throughout their careers.
Their relationship reached new heights during an emotional tribute at Roland Garros earlier this year, where organisers honoured the Spaniard's unprecedented achievements at the venue.
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|Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won a staggering 42 Grand Slam titles between them during their tennis careers
The Swiss star joined Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray for the ceremony, with spectators wearing custom 'Merci Rafa' shirts.
"Andy and Roger that just came on purpose mean a lot to me, because at the end they represent a very important part of my tennis career, because in some way we pushed each other to the limits," Nadal reflected afterwards.