Roger Federer ended his illustrious career at the Laver Cup alongside Rafael Nadal last night. The Swiss Maestro opted to end his career by playing a doubles match with his great friend while representing Team Europe.
The legendary duo played an impressive match and even took the first set. But Team World’s Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe clawed their way back and produced some stellar shots late on to defeat Federer and Nadal 4-6, 7-6(2), 11-9. The 41-year-old sobbed as he was congratulated by his team at the end of the pulsating encounter, and the camera soon cut to the Spaniard who was also caught up in the emotions of a truly special evening.
Nadal wept as they embraced one another in the middle of the court along with the rest of the players. Taking the microphone to speak to the crowd after his final match, Federer said: "We'll get through this somehow, will we, right?! Look, it's been a wonderful day. I told the guys I'm happy, I'm not sad. It feels great to be here. I enjoyed tying my shoes one more time - and everything was the last time.
