Laver Cup 2017: Dream team of Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal make successful debut as doubles pair

Tennis masters Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, playing as doubles partners for the first time, came out with a stupendous performance as they edged out Sam Querrey and Jack Sock to give Europe a 9-3 lead after Day Two of the Laver Cup on Saturday.

Federer and Nadal, who have won a combined 35 Grand Slam titles, are part of a Europe side that play a World team over three days. The winner is the first to 13 points, with 12 points available on Sunday.

While Nadal described the experience as 'an unforgettable day', and Federer talked about it being 'an absolute pleasure' to play alongside Nadal, both men left the strong impression that this was a one-off.

"After being rivals for so many years, to be in the same part of the court fighting for a team is something special,' said Nadal, while Federer said he'd enjoyed "seeing his (Nadal's) thought processes and knowing I could trust him on the big points."

Team Europe's players include Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem, while Nick Kyrgios and Denis Shapovalov have represented Team World.

Here are some highlights from the historic match:

Are you ready for #FedalUtd?#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/X8yQ1VLnTh

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017

A high five worth 35 Grand Slams #FedalUtd#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/ArJXwHYTaQ

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017

The one that didn't make the highlights reel. #FedalUtd @RogerFederer #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/nED8169LGF

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017

Just testing @RafaelNadal's reaction time, obviously  pic.twitter.com/IATmeZacCJ

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 24, 2017

Wintour is here.#LaverCup #FedalUtd @voguemagazine pic.twitter.com/hMdZDzcXJG

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017

What a debut! @RogerFederer & @RafaelNadal claim 2 points for #TeamEurope with a 6-4 1-6 [10-5] win vs Querrey & Sock. Tennis is the winner. pic.twitter.com/XRvcVclKcq

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017

There were many magic moments at #LaverCup on Saturday. Here are five of the most magical. #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/6Ps8wiIuFE

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017

#TeamEurope's @RafaelNadal​ and @RogerFederer​ were swept onto court by a wave of support on Saturday night. #LaverCup#FedalUtd #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/tk6eRRKlsY

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017

Saturday at #LaverCup was a day of comebacks, firsts and fulfilled tennis dreams. pic.twitter.com/PTrQ6CuhE5

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2017

Watchut pic.twitter.com/XYeVNiBrbW

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2017

Although, still have to watch my back  pic.twitter.com/WHsyoZQc6R

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2017

I could get used to playing on the same side of the net as @RafaelNadal  pic.twitter.com/BxNvbFdDrn

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2017

 with my doubles partner @RogerFederer! Happy to have played with Roger for a change @LaverCup #TeamEurope pic.twitter.com/uHqXAN9Pk6

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 23, 2017

An hour ago, in the dressing room talking tactics. Today I'm so lucky to have @rogerfederer next to me on the court! #TeamEurope @LaverCup pic.twitter.com/OjaNf2Wkfp

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 23, 2017

Whether you are Rafa fan or Fed fan, you just got to love that they are having fun together. #Fedal #FedalUtd #LaverCup #LaverCup2017 pic.twitter.com/EBLnTtqBtS

— Rafameila (@Rafameila) September 23, 2017

.@RafaelNadal has already had a few highlight reel points at the #LaverCup!

3-3 first set. https://t.co/FFE1Ra9E1x #USOpen ( @LaverCup) pic.twitter.com/t46TVkl9qi

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 23, 2017

Truly a privilege to watch @rogerfederer & @RafaelNadal share the court today at the #LaverCup.

Let's do it again soon? #USOpen pic.twitter.com/rty17Cwpgy

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 23, 2017

Plenty for @RafaelNadal to smile on as he & @rogerfederer win the 1st set 6-4 over Querrey/Sock!#LaverCup https://t.co/vPOEb0rQza #USOpen pic.twitter.com/EsDZnjnx2v

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 23, 2017

(Inputs from ANI)