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Roger Federer retires: 'Just so amazing' - Jim Courier on why Laver Cup farewell was so 'special' and 'emotional'

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Tennis legend Jim Courier conducted a now-famous interview with Roger Federer after the Swiss superstar's final competitive tennis match at the Laver Cup, and he has reflected on what he learned from it and what it all meant.

Courier gave the 41-year-old the floor to express his feelings after his hugely emotional final doubles match alongside his great rival and friend, Rafael Nadal, at the O2 Arena in London on Friday evening.

Ad What followed was a powerful interview that had fans, players and family members all crying on the court as Federer opened up in what was his farewell post-match reflection.

Laver Cup'Roger was always there' — Nadal opens up on special friendship with Federer2 HOURS AGO Courier has explained his own feelings about Federer, the interview and also what the entire momentous occasion represented for the sport. «Well, I felt a lot of pressure to get it right because, like everyone, I love Roger!» Courier told Eurosport. «I wanted him to have the moment the way he wanted to have it.

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