The World No.1 took to Twitter to offer praise to the finalists on Sunday night.
The Austrian has not played since June of 2021, but he says his wrist injury is not the issue.
Roger Federer is out of the Top-25 for the first time in over two decades.
Lots of career-higs and significant jumps in the post Australian Open rankings.
The Argentina Open hosts the return of home hero Juan Martin del Potro next week.
The Grand Slam king has won each of his 21 major titles armed with Babolat.
Roger Federer posts heart-felt tribute to rival Rafa Nadal.