Photo of Nadal and Federer in tears wins World Sports Photography Award
TDT | Manama
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A photo of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in tears holding hands has won the World Sports Photography Award 2023.
The photo titled “Boys Don’t Cry,” taken by Neha Ganeriwal, captures the two tennis legends in a rare moment of vulnerability.
Nadal and Federer are shown sitting on a bench, their heads bowed and tears streaming down their faces.
They are holding hands in a gesture of comfort and support.
The photo was taken after Nadal and Federer played their final doubles match together at the Laver Cup.
The match was a close one, with Nadal and Federer eventually winning.
However, the emotional toll of the match was evident in the photo.
Ganeriwal said she was inspired to take the photo because she wanted to capture the “human side” of Nadal and Federer.
She said she wanted to show that even the greatest athletes are capable of feeling vulnerable.
The photo has been praised by critics for its emotional power.
It has been described as a “powerful reminder of the human side of sport” and a “beautiful portrait of friendship and sportsmanship.”
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