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Roger Federer's first ever scouting report on fellow great Rafael Nadal has resurfaced 18 years after the legendary pair met on the court for the very first time. The first clash in their epic rivalry came way back in 2004, when a fresh-faced Nadal took on Federer in the third round of the Miami Masters.

The pair had already met in a doubles match one week prior, but their first individual clash came at the US-based event. 18 years on from their maiden meet, comments from Federer on the then rising star have resurfaced and it is fair to say the Swiss stalwart got his predictions exactly right.

On facing Nadal in 2004, Federer said: "Luckily I played him in the doubles last week so I know a little bit more about his game than I would have. So at least I don't have to see him play anymore because I know how he