Between tears, Roger Federer retires: the last point and the last great applause

The Machine fell with Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-7 (2) and 9-11 against the duo of Jack Sock and Francis Tiafoe in the Laver Cup to end his storied professional career.

Roger Federer he retired from tennis in a great fight with his greatest rival Rafael Nadal before the Americans Jack Sock Y Francis Tiafoe through Laver Cup. The The 6-4, 6-7 (2) and 9-11 success of the duo from the rest of the world is anecdotalas all eyes were taken by tears of Swiss emotion when saying goodbye to the public for the last time London for the last time in his career.

Jack Sock ended the match in favor of the Rest of the World team and everyone present at the 02 Arena rose to their feet to once again applaud one of the greatest tennis players in history. First received a hug from Rafa Nadal, then from Tiafoe and spent time at the net with Sock. Before greeting the members of both teams.

After leaving his racket, returned to the center of the field to greet the public who took over the stadium knowing that he would witness the return, not knowing that a few weeks later the Swiss would mark this tournament as the last. The lights are dimmed and the audience sings “Roger, Roger”it’s possible to appreciate Rafael Nadal’s feelings at seeing off one of his greatest rivals in his career but also a great friend outside of it.

Giving his final speech, full of emotion leaving the sport he loved so much and had given him so much, Federer left a series of statements that moved everyone present in the capital of the United Kingdom. “I enjoyed wearing sneakers again. It’s funny. Being here with the fans, family, friends… I’m very happy that I got over it. It’s wonderful. Playing with Rafa in the same team, having these legends…“while the emotion makes it difficult for him to speak. “It feels like a celebration. It was as I expected. Thank you. It was a perfect ride. I will do it again”concluded Roger Federer in his emotional farewell to the sport.