By Chris Oddo | Tuesday, March 25, 2014

 

This week in Miami, that ATP celebrates the 10-year anniversary of what most consider to be its greatest rivalry: Roger and Rafa.

Photo Soure: AP

Indian Wells may be pulling away from Miami in the race to be officially known as the 5th Slam, but Miami will always be the place where Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal began their storied rivalry. Ten years ago, on March 28, 2004, Nadal stormed to a 6-3, 6-3 victory in the third round of Miami in the pair's first meeting, and in the next year Federer and Nadal met for a second time, with Federer claiming a hard-fought five-set victory.

View what Roger had to say about Rafa on that day here

View what Rafa had to say about Roger on that day here

If you don't know all the history, it is summarized quite nicely in the ATP's tribute video, which you'll find below. Enjoy!