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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons after partnering friend and rival Roger Federer in a doubles match that brought down the curtain on the Swiss great's glittering tennis career. Pictures and videos of Federer and Nadal - who shared one of tennis's most enthralling rivalries - sitting on a chair and crying after combining for Team Europe in a doubles defeat at London's O2 Arena on Friday went viral on social media.

Federer hails 'amazing journey' as he bows out with defeat

LONDON: A tearful Roger Federer said he had been on an "amazing journey" after the final match of his outstanding tennis career ended in a defeat partnering long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday.

Roger Federer retires: Farewell speech at Laver Cup was incredibly emotional

Roger Federer bowed out of tennis with an emotional on-court interview at the O2 arena last night.

‘A memory I’ll have for a long time’ – Andy Murray reflects on special Laver Cup experience

Andy Murray reflected on a special opening day at the Laver Cup after receiving some incredible backing in his singles defeat to Alex de Minaur on Friday. Murray was ultimately beaten 5-7 6-3 10-7, as Team World secured their first win at the competition, but the Scot was overwhelmed with the support from his team-mates in a raucous 02 Arena. Ad He told Eurosport: “It was special to be a part of this occasion and team.

‘Tonight was all happiness’ – Roger Federer reflects on emotional farewell in Laver Cup defeat with Rafael Nadal

An emotional Federer bowed out from the sport after playing one last doubles match with his great rival and friend Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup. It was not quite the perfect ending for the Swiss superstar as he and Nadal suffered an agonising and dramatic 4-6 7-6(2) 11-9 defeat to Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at the O2 Arena in London.

'A perfect journey': Roger Federer bows out of tennis with final match

It's game, set and match for Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer, who has retired from tennis after a career that brought him 20 Grand Slam titles.

Huge ride sees Great Britain's Zoe Backstedt become double Junior World Champion on 18th birhday

A remarkable ride from Great Britain's Zoe Backstedt on her 18th birthday saw her add the road race rainbow jersey to the time trial title taken earlier in the week. That makes it the fourth rainbow jersey that Backstedt currently holds, along with the World junior madison and cyclocross titles. Backstedt won by a larger margin than anyone has before, on either men's or women's side.

Federer relishes 'different' future after final bow

Roger Federer promised his fans they had not seen the last of him after bringing the curtain down on his glittering career, saying he would see them on a "different type of tennis court" in future.

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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer

Federer hails 'amazing journey' as he bows out with defeat

Roger Federer retires: Farewell speech at Laver Cup was incredibly emotional

‘A memory I’ll have for a long time’ – Andy Murray reflects on special Laver Cup experience

‘Tonight was all happiness’ – Roger Federer reflects on emotional farewell in Laver Cup defeat with Rafael Nadal

'A perfect journey': Roger Federer bows out of tennis with final match

Huge ride sees Great Britain's Zoe Backstedt become double Junior World Champion on 18th birhday

Federer relishes 'different' future after final bow