Last match of roger federer

Roger Federer is saying goodbye to pro tennis. The 20-time Grand Slam winner took to the court at London's Laver Cup on Sept. 23 with his longtime competitor-turned-doubles-partner Rafael Nadal. Federer, who has not competed in 15 months, and Nadal lost to Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock, with a final score of 4-6, 7-6 (2), 11-9. Following the match, the Swiss tennis legend appeared to tear up and waved to the cheering crowd, mouthing "Thank you." “It’s been a perfect journey,” Federer said. “I would do it all over again.” Federer wipes his eyes during an interview after his final match. GLYN KIRK / AFP via Getty Images The Associated Press reported the spectators also chanted “Let’s go, Roger! Let’s go!” during the concluding moments of the more than two-hour long match that stretched past midnight. Federer gets emotional waving to the crowd. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images for Laver Cup Federer was also treated to a video tribute, sponsored by his sponsor, champagne brand Federer sheds a tear sitting with Team Europe after playing his final match with Nadal. The Laver Cup is an international indoor hard court men's team tennis tournament between Team Europe and Team World (made up of players from everywhere else). It's intended to be the Ryder Cup of the tennis world. GLYN KIRK / AFP via Getty Images Later, he was pictured with his team, wiping his eyes. He took time off — more than a year — but told TODAY's Savannah Guthrie on Sept. 16 that ...

• • • • LONDON — This day, this match, had to come, of course, for Roger Federer, and for tennis, just as it inevitably must for every athlete in every sport. Federer bid adieu Friday night with one last contest before he heads into retirement at age 41 after a superlative career that spanned nearly a quarter-century and included 20 Grand Slam titles and a statesman’s role. He wrapped up his days as a professional player with a loss in doubles alongside his longtime rival Rafael Nadal for Team Europe in the Laver Cup against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World. The truth is that the victors, the statistics and the score (OK, for the record it was 4-6, 7-6 (2), 11-9) did not matter, and were all so entirely beside the point. The occasion was, after all, about the farewell itself. Or, better, the farewells, plural: Federer’s to tennis, to the fans, to his competitors and colleagues. And, naturally, each of those entities’ farewells to Federer. “It’s been a perfect journey,” Federer said. “I would do it all over again.” When the match and, with it, his time in professional tennis ended, Federer hugged Nadal, then Tiafoe and Sock. And “When Roger leaves the tour, an important part of my life is leaving, too,” said Nadal, 36, who used the words “sad” and “unforgettable” to describe the occasion. Roger Federer hits a back hand during his final pro tennis match, a doubles loss at the Laver Cup. Getty Images for Laver Cup As cascades of clapping and yells of affection came ...

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 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 — Laver Cup (@LaverCup) Federer’s fans shared the same sentiment. 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. — Lukas Weese (@Weesesports) Like a family. Roger Federer's family. Beautiful scenes. — Relevant Tennis | Stats & Info (@RelevantTennis)

Roger Federer signed off from 2022 Laver Cup in London. The 41-year-old signed off after a 24-year career with an epic 2-hour, 12-minute three-set defeat to Team World's **Jack Sock **and Frances Tiafoe. It seemed the scriptwriters had set it up perfectly, with Federer serving on match point in a match tiebreak. But the Americans Sock and Tiafoe saved the point before going on to win 4–6 7–6[2] [11]–[9]. The Swiss was raucously cheered onto court – and then off court – by a packed O2 Arena in the British capital. "It's been a wonderful day. I told the guys I'm happy, I'm not sad. It feels great to be here," Federer said after his last match, his voice cracking with emotion. "I enjoyed tying my shoes one more time, and everything was the last time. With all the matches and having the guys being here, fans family, friends, I didn't feel the stress so much. "I'm so happy I made it through. The match was great, I couldn't be happier. It's been wonderful." READ MORE: 12:44am - Full house hanging around for Federer "Love you all, it's been an amazing journey" are Federer's final words to the crowd. And with that, the crowd erupts into another chant of "Roger, Roger". It's still a full house, nearing 1am. As music artiste Ellie Goulding takes to the stage to perform, that's where we'll leave our coverage this evening. Thank you, Roger Federer. 12:41am - Emotional Federer thanks wife "It's been a perfect journey" since the start, Federer says. "I would do it all over again." The s...

Roger Federer’s last tennis match ended in a narrow defeat. Following his retirement announcement on Sept. 15, Federer laced up his tennis shoes one last time in a doubles match with Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday. However, the Team World pairing of Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock pulled off the victory in three sets in Federer’s last match. Team World rally at the finish. Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe are victorious over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in a doubles clash to remember, drawing the score even at the end of Day 1. The contest started off strong for Federer and Nadal. They grabbed the first set 6-4, but Tiafoe and Sock fought back in the second and won it 7-6 (7-2). In the tiebreaker set for the win, all four tennis athletes gave it their all in a lengthy showdown. The rallies came in bunches, but Tiafoe and Sock came out victorious 11-9 to claim the game. 5 hours ago Perhaps the marquee difference between the two sides was the win percentage on second serves. The Tiafoe-Sock duo logged a 57% win percentage while Federer and Nadal came in at 42%. After the match, Federer received a standing ovation and gave a nostalgic speech in his final post-game interview. If there's one thing you watch today, make it this. Federer and Nadal faced off against one another in doubles matches three times (2004, 2007 and 2011) but joined forces only once prior to Friday. That came in the 2017 Laver Cup where the duo beat Samuel Querrey and Sock 6-4, 1-6, 10-5. One...