International sport is not easy with competition being as fierce as it can get in any field in the world. But the advantage with team sports is that you get the chance to develop friendships and a level of bonding which is difficult when you play individual sport. (Top Five Bromances in Tennis today !)
But you can always find some exceptions to this rule as some friendships are far greater than sporting rivalries.
Tennis is one of the most followed sports around the globe while also being one of the most competitive ones. Tennis has survived over the ages due to the existence of individual rivalries which have captured the imagination of fans worldwide.
It is why long lasting friendships among tennis players is very hard to find. But there are times when such things do happen which is why here are the Top Five Tennis Bromances !
5) Tommy Robredo and Fabio Fognini
Tommy and Fabio have formed an unlikely friendship through the world of tennis. While they played numerous times on the court, it is their off field friendship that truly blossomed.
In one of their last meetings in the Croatia Open, Robredo easily beat Fabio to win the final. But it was Fabio who took Tommy and his family out for the post match celebratory dinner !
4) Roger Federer and Tommy Haas
Tommy Haas has had a very good tennis career and will be remembered fondly for his talents on the court.
But it was his close friendship with Roger Federer that kept most people interested. I guess it is always good to be in touch with the greatest of all time ! (Top Five Bromances in Tennis today !)
3) Juanqui Ferrero and David Ferrer
These two Spanish tennis stars have had a long and storied friendship.
They became friends while they were a couple of teenagers and they have maintained that through their adult years.
They also have a tournament in their names !
2) Juan Monaco and Rafael Nadal
Juan Monaco had a decent tennis career but maybe he did not do his talent the justice that it deserved.
But he did manage to win a lifetime of friendship with Rafa. And judging by this picture, Rafa seems to be all too happy for it !
1) Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Nothing more needs to said about these two as tennis players. But their friendship has been built on mutual respect and admiration.
It is not often that you find two rivals being on such great terms with each other. It just shows that classy people prove to be the exception all the time. (Top Five Bromances in Tennis today !)
