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Roger Federer retirement: Beautiful footage of tennis legend comforting his children

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Roger Federer was spotted comforting his children following the delivery of an emotional speech as he retired from professional tennis in gracious defeat at the Laver Cup.

The 20-time Grand Slam Champion who paired alongside age-long friend and rival Rafael Nadal lost to American duo Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.

The contest ended in thrilling defeat as Team World, courtesy of Tiafoe and Sock, aced out Team Europe represented by veterans Federer and Nadal with the score line of 4-6 7-6 11-9.

The 41-year-old Federer had earlier announced his retirement last week but bowed out of game in special fashion with his final emotional speech summing up his class.

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