Probably about the same in terms of recognition - neither of them were shocking announcements by any means
Will be interesting to see how Novak approaches it whenever he is ready - that is unlikely to be until 2026 I suspect, depending on how things go over the next 12 months
Both were front page news stories globally lol.actually both retirements generated very little interest.
well, that was expected, but it was still very little interest about that news.Both were front page news stories globally lol.
How do you know? Did you do a poll of readers of each publication?well, that was expected, but it was still very little interest about that news.
Probably about the same in terms of recognition - neither of them were shocking announcements by any means
Will be interesting to see how Novak approaches it whenever he is ready - that is unlikely to be until 2026 I suspect, depending on how things go over the next 12 months
Importance isn’t the same as generated interest which the question is asking.I vote at this occasion for Nadal
Becouse Davis Cup - expecially at home - has more importance than Laver Cup.
Just my opinion
This question feels very similar to trump crowd sizes question
I got you.Meh, boring answer. We needed some spicy controversial take and a fight.
I got you.
Rafa had more interest, but Fed had just as much interest. I was such a sad day when Fed retired, but when Rafa retired we were also sad.
Clearly obvious who had more interest in retirement.
actually both retirements generated very little interest.
This is true. Had they retired 5-6 years before - that would generate more interest. Now they have overstretched their careers.
True, but that's a good thing of course. Nothing left, so nothing to regret for the rest of their lives. And therefore all of their records are genuine records to chase for upcoming generations.This is true. Had they retired 5-6 years before - that would generate more interest. Now they have overstretched their careers.
He is still not retiredWhy didn't Tennis TV publish a compilation of all Nadal's titles, like they did with Federer? A very poor farewell from them.
Federer announced his retirement on September 15, 2022. On the same day, Tennis TV published a compilation of all 103 titles...He is still not retired
They maybe want to see if he wins DC first.Federer announced his retirement on September 15, 2022. On the same day, Tennis TV published a compilation of all 103 titles...
The Davis Cup does not count as an individual titleThey maybe want to see if he wins DC first.
I know. But is still accomplishment and tournament where rafa had a lot successThe Davis Cup does not count as an individual title
Rafa announced his upcoming retirement on October 10, 2024. On the same day, the ATP (the owner of Tennis TV) published its Press Release on its website:Federer announced his retirement on September 15, 2022. On the same day, Tennis TV published a compilation of all 103 titles...
Nice try, Federer has fans ALL OVER THE WORLD including Spanish speaking countries. You know this because Federer has held exhibitions in those countries generating big crowds.Whose retirement generated the most interest? Depends where you are. If you're in northern Europe and probably the US it would be Roger. If you're in southern Europe or in Central or South America, it would be Rafa. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world so most English speakers, like the posters on this forum, don't see the amount of publicity and interest that Rafa creates. He is incredibly popular around the world.
Whose retirement generated the most interest? Depends where you are. If you're in northern Europe and probably the US it would be Roger. If you're in southern Europe or in Central or South America, it would be Rafa. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world so most English speakers, like the posters on this forum, don't see the amount of publicity and interest that Rafa creates. He is incredibly popular around the world.
Nadal has plenty of fans in English speaking countries, and outside the Spanish speaking world, as well. Whether one prefers Nadal or Federer says a lot about you as a personality, in my opinion, beyond the language and nationality factor. Those who prefer Federer tend to love perfect art or a genius doing his thing. This appeals to those who love watching such a display, but Federer making tennis look easy makes such standards look unattainable for the majority of people. Those who prefer Nadal tend to love swimming against the tide, and raging against the machine, and they appreciate hard work more than art. Nadal making tennis look hard makes tennis look like something that anybody could learn to do.Nice try, Federer has fans ALL OVER THE WORLD including Spanish speaking countries. You know this because Federer has held exhibitions in those countries generating big crowds.
Preference is not the topic. Also there is a lot of generalization concerning whose retirement generated the most interest. Let's face it Federer's and Nadal retirement announcements didn't generate the same interest.Nadal has plenty of fans in English speaking countries, and outside the Spanish speaking world, as well. Whether one prefers Nadal or Federer says a lot about you as a personality, in my opinion, beyond the language and nationality factor. Those who prefer Federer tend to love perfect art or a genius doing his thing. This appeals to those who love watching such a display, but Federer making tennis look easy makes such standards look unattainable for the majority of people. Those who prefer Nadal tend to love swimming against the tide, and raging against the machine, and they appreciate hard work more than art. Nadal making tennis look hard makes tennis look like something that anybody could learn to do.
The Nadal and Djokovic divide is different. Their difference is order (Nadal) and chaos (Djokovic).
A lot of the tennis establishment in Britain is set up in the more aristocratic air in the South East of England, but that certainly doesn't represent the majority of people in Britain. They live in different worlds altogether.
Nice try, Federer has fans ALL OVER THE WORLD including Spanish speaking countries. You know this because Federer has held exhibitions in those countries generating big crowds.
The Laver Cup only matters to Federer, Godsick and Kyrgios, for everyone else it's just a hangout.I vote at this occasion for Nadal
Becouse Davis Cup - expecially at home - has more importance than Laver Cup.
Just my opinion
Its not even a question, Fed for sure. He planned his retirement to the T.
Nadal, i dont think likes the attention.
Which means Fed > Nadal as a business man.
Was better and bigger than what ? Rafa has not yet hold his farewell event !Fed’s was much better and bigger. To do it at laver cup was really special and many legends turned out for it. Raga’s been pretty low key in comparison.
Rafa has not yet retired.I got you.
Rafa had more interest, but Fed had just as much interest. I was such a sad day when Fed retired, but when Rafa retired we were also sad.
Clearly obvious who had more interest in retirement.
Rafael already has huge honours while still an active playerHa! Ha! Rafa fans and Fed haters are reaching once again concerning popularity because their fans and Djokovic fans need them to be seen as on the same level of popularity as Federer. But….but…but Rafa hasn’t retired yet and those Spanish speaking countries. Oh you care about the Laver Cup, you care that Federer started the LC and neither Rafa or Djokovic could do that.
Trying too hard.Rafael already has huge honours while still an active player
other tennis atgs can only dream of these
PISTA RAFA NADAL
He does not need a Laver Cup, in fact Federer wanted him to play with him for his last match, shows rafa's stature in Fed's mind, why do you want to be this petty?
I know it is all just trolling on this site but doesn't this bore you to do it repeatedly?