Federer on Nadal: "He just has to decide what to do next".

Roger Federer is very much in the media spotlight this week.

Founder of the Laver Cup, the Swiss is present in Berlin and frequently answers questions from the press.

Naturally, the "Maestro" was asked about his friend and historic rival, Rafael Nadal, whose absence is the talk of the town.

On this subject, Federer confided: "I was hoping he'd still be able to play a match here, but he simply said he'd rather not, that he couldn't and didn't feel ready.

But he looks good. I think he just has to decide what to do next, and I think that's what he's going through at the moment. He's given everything for this sport.

It would be phenomenal if he could string together another season, but only Rafa can answer that question."