One of the most legendary careers in tennis history came to an end on Friday night as 20-time Grand Slam singles champion Roger Federer played his final match.
Teamed up with Rafael Nadal representing Europe in a double match against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World. It was an excellent match that came down to a tiebreaker, but Federer and Nadal ultimately came up short after winning the first set.
It was clearly an emotional moment on the court in London at the Laver Cup as Federer completed the final match of his practically unparalleled 24-year professional career.
Team World triumphs in the doubles.
The moment @JackSock92 and @FTiafoe defeat Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/aHLDM4GCij
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022
Federer’s fans shared the same sentiment.
them playing viva la vida at federer’s last match 🫡
— hunter harris (@hunteryharris) September 23, 2022
There will never be another Roger Federer 🏆 pic.twitter.com/bFrj1mi4Ia
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 23, 2022
Thank you legend, the end of an era.
Goodbye #Federer pic.twitter.com/XUtid6Fgcv
— Mohammed M. Al-Qallaf (@mmqallaf87) September 23, 2022
Thank you, Roger Federer.
— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) September 23, 2022
roger, rafa and stefanos crying :( pic.twitter.com/MijNr4NZbx
— mimi🧍🏻♀️| i love roger federer (@rafastefbaes) September 23, 2022
No caption needed #Federer #Nadal pic.twitter.com/8cgfE90aIX
— roberto grossi (@ninersmessimale) September 23, 2022
Roger Federer brought all of his European teammates to the court.
Then hugged each of them, tears streaming down his face.
And waved to the crowd as Viva La Vida is playing.
Wow. #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/jRYIL0b60b
— Lukas Weese (@Weesesports) September 23, 2022
Like a family. Roger Federer's family.
Beautiful scenes. #ThankYouRoger | #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/YuqbDRizsa
— Relevant Tennis | Stats & Info (@RelevantTennis) September 23, 2022
Roger Federer: "Sitting here it feels good that I go first (to retire). It just feels right."
Thank you for everything, Maestro. Tennis will miss you. 💔pic.twitter.com/64dmOuPGp6
— kr9pton (@kr9ptonlul) September 23, 2022
An emotional Roger Federer after playing his last ever match. 😢pic.twitter.com/GgGNOgLnP6
— SportingMatrix (@Sporting_Matrix) September 23, 2022
Glad Rafa got to share the court with Roger one last time. Thanks for the memories #Federer pic.twitter.com/zX8KIpXqxL
— J.J (@Nadal_LH_Fan) September 23, 2022
If Roger Federer cries, you have to cry too. I’m sorry, I don’t make the rules pic.twitter.com/heAP9kI5Zv
— Matt Hambidge (@MattHambidge) September 23, 2022
Nadal crying for Federer is everything that is great about sport.
— Brandon Schmidt (@Duke_Of_QA) September 23, 2022
Thank you, Roger. Always the greatest to me. #Federer #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/S6psW2LhPv
— KathleenCabral (@KathleenCabral) September 23, 2022
