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Rafael Nadal breaks down in tears as Roger Federer bids emotional farewell to tennis after final game

Rafael Nadal was reduced to tears as he bid his great friend and rival Roger Federer goodbye from the sport following the pair's defeat in the Laver Cup on Friday night.

Two icons of the sport, Nadal and Federer paired up to take on Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at London's O2 arena last night for the Swiss's final professional match following a storied career.

The 20-time Grand Slam winner rolled back the years as he produced some signature shots for the ages in the toughly-fought clash in the English capital. However, he and the Spaniard ended up losing 6-4, 6-7(2), 9-11.

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