We will never truly grasp the extent of what Rafael Nadal put his body throughâ how many times he pushed, twisted, iced, and numbed it, just to keep bringing that famous "Vamos" roar to life.

In the statement, Federer credited Nadal for helping him "reimagine" his game. "Vamos, Rafa! As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.