Speaking after the match as quoted by ATP's official website, Nadal said amid "Vamos, Rafa" (let's go, Rafa in Spanish) chants, "I am the one who should be thankful... to so many people that it is ...
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.