"This is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid" - Fans react to Real Madrid wanting to host a one-off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the Santiago Bernabeu

Tennis fans all over the world have reacted to the news of a possible exhibition match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at Real Madrid's home stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu.The news came a day after Federer announced his retirement from the sport after the Laver Cup later this month. However, fans did not seem too pleased with the possibility and took to Twitter to express their opinions on the same.Dan Wolken, the national columnist for USA Today, called the decision &quot;incredibly silly.&quot; However, he was up for a ticket to the rumored event.&quot;This is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid,&quot; he tweeted.Dan Wolken@DanWolkenThis is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid twitter.com/fos/status/157…Front Office Sports@FOSReal Madrid wants to host a one-off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at its 81,000-seat stadium, per @espn. Current renovations at Santiago Bernabeu will create a retractable pitch that can host tennis matches 1752135Real Madrid wants to host a one-off match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at its 81,000-seat stadium, per @espn. Current renovations at Santiago Bernabeu will create a retractable pitch that can host tennis matches 🎾 https://t.co/0OLRZawBGKThis is incredibly silly and if it happens I will be on the first plane to Madrid twitter.com/fos/status/157…Another user pointed out the absurdity of the plan, since Roger Federer has already stated that the Laver Cup will be his last event.&quot;I think you need to look up the definition of “retired,” they wrote.Jay Peterson@JayPeterson221@FOS @espn I think you need to look up the definition of “retired”.7@FOS @espn I think you need to look up the definition of “retired”.Another user questioned the need for such an event, since both the legends will be playing together at the Laver Cup.&quot;The #LaverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well?&quot; the fan asked.Deb Cha as Vivacity@vivacityrules@FOS @espn The #LeverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well?3@FOS @espn The #LeverCup will be #Federer 's last tournament. Won't Nadal be playing there as well?A few fans were of the opinion that an exhibition match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal should be held once both players retire.&quot;Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead,&quot; a fan tweeted.Doris@DorisLaRubia@FOS @espn Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead.39@FOS @espn Let's have this match once they have both retired. Roger hasn't played in over a year due to injury and surgeries. Rafa won 2 Majors this year and is physically way ahead.&quot;Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit,&quot; another opined.Yasir Shaikh@ywshaikh@FOS @espn Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit.2@FOS @espn Maybe an exhibition match in a few years when they're both retired. Federer just announced his...let him relax for a bit.Below are a few more reactions from fans:Simwa@simwardy@FOS @espn Can't imagine how bad a tennis match at the Bernabeu would be@FOS @espn Can't imagine how bad a tennis match at the Bernabeu would beRoman@SrRoman__@FOS @espn I really hope that event, become a reality.@FOS @espn I really hope that event, become a reality.Yoka@JokeDasselaar@FOS @espn Save it for the time after Nadal has had to end his career because of injury. He talks a lot about his injuries and how bad they are while winning both AO and FO. So yes, but only after Race's retirement from the ATP Tour.1@FOS @espn Save it for the time after Nadal has had to end his career because of injury. He talks a lot about his injuries and how bad they are while winning both AO and FO. So yes, but only after Race's retirement from the ATP Tour.Doctor Unique@DoctorUnique14@annagreg23 @FOS @espn #Fedal fanbase is the most loyal, even if roger and Rafa played at 80yrs old, people would turn up, that’s just how much they’re loved45@annagreg23 @FOS @espn #Fedal fanbase is the most loyal, even if roger and Rafa played at 80yrs old, people would turn up, that’s just how much they’re loved😎&quot;It will be really special&quot; - Andy Murray on joining Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the Laver CupGreat Britain v Kazakhstan - Davis Cup by Rakuten Group Stage 2022 GlasgowAt a recent press conference, Andy Murray said that the upcoming reunion of the Big 4 at the Laver Cup would be &quot;really special.&quot;&quot;Yeah, the opportunity to play with those guys, now for the last time, yeah, all being in the same event together, it's not happened that much in the last few years,&quot; Murray said. &quot;But yeah, to be on the same team, be with them for one last time, it will be really special.&quot;Andy Murray Fan Club@MagicMurrayFans.@andy_murray with fans 🥰825.@andy_murray with fans 🥰 https://t.co/JY7OX0GT5LAlong with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, Team Europe will also be represented by Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas. They will compete against Team World, comprising of Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Diego Shwartzman, Alex de Minaur, Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.The Laver Cup will take place from September 23-25 at the O2 in London.Also Checkout:- Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Head to Head

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