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Federer States IPTL is Not Scooby Doo After Losing to Nadal

Federer stated that the IPTL is a serious tournament after losing to Nadal in New Delhi.

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17-time major champion Roger Federer’s first ever defeat in the buildup to the new season was against his old rival Rafael Nadal but the Swiss said he is not too disappointed as he played well in the marquee clash of the IPTL’s India leg.

Federer, playing for UAE Royals, lost 5-6 (4) in a shootout to Indian Aces’ Nadal in front of a rapturous crowd.

I had a slower start as Rafa was ready. Rafa has been playing here for a couple of days now. It’s not a big advantage but I arrived only this morning (Saturday) . So I was going to be a bit rusty. But I am happy with the way I performed against Rafa at the start of the season. Rafa played well and the energy inside the building was fantastic. I see it as a very positive experience even as I did not win.
Roger Federer
Federer stated that the IPTL is a serious tournament after losing to Nadal in New Delhi.
Roger Federer looked a bit rusty against Rafael Nadal. (Photo: AP)

When asked about the crowd, Rafael Nadal said that the atmosphere was unbelievable.

It was always a pleasure to play Roger in any part of the world but the crowd here was unbelievable.
Rafael Nadal
Federer stated that the IPTL is a serious tournament after losing to Nadal in New Delhi.
Rafael Nadal had the better of Roger Federer yet again. (Photo: AP)

Federer was quick to respond with a positive answer when he was asked whether the IPTL’s format is like an exhibition.

The question is what is an exhibition? There is a kids day exhibition in Australia Nickelodeon style, obviously where you hit and giggle with Scooby Doo, you know. This is not Scooby Doo, so clearly we are playing serious tennis.
Roger Federer

The Indian leg of the tournament ended on Saturday. The IPTL will next move to Dubai where matches will be played from December 16-18.

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