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‘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.

Federer bows out of tennis with doubles defeat alongside Nadal at Laver Cup

LONDON: A tearful Roger Federer ended his historic career with defeat alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles match at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday (Sep 24).

Tearful Roger Federer Bows Out Of Tennis With Laver Cup Defeat

Roger Federer ended his remarkable career with an agonising doubles defeat alongside a long-time rival, Rafael Nadal, at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals and last week announced his retirement at the age of 41. But he rolled back the years in London, scene of many of his most famous triumphs at Wimbledon, to the delight of a feverish, partisan crowd.

Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

LONDON : It was surely unthinkable that Roger Federer's trophy-laden career would end with a defeat but that is what transpired as the 41-year-old Swiss maestro lost alongside Rafa Nadal on an emotional night at the Laver Cup on Friday.

Laver Cup 2022, Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal vs Jack Sock And Frances Tiafoe LIVE: Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer Break Back vs Frances Tiafoe-Jack Sock To Level Things

Laver Cup 2022 Live Updates: Tennis legend Roger Federer final professional match got underway as he teamed up with Rafael Nadal for Team Europe to take on Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in a doubles match in the Laver Cup. Nadal and Federer took the first set 6-4 after breaking Tiafoe's serve in the 10th game. Federer had last week announced the Laver Cup would be his final professional tournament. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals and last week announced his retirement at the age of 41. The Swiss great has enjoyed a storied rivalry with the Spaniard over nearly two decades and together they have won 42 Grand Slam singles titles in a golden era for the men's game. The pair played 40 times, including in nine Grand Slam finals, with Nadal holding a 24-16 winning record, but this time they will be on the same side of the net in the Ryder Cup-style event. The six-strong Team Europe also includes Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray -- the other two members of the so-called "Big Four" -- in a fitting climax to Federer's career.

Watch Roger Federer receive emotional welcome with Rafael Nadal for Laver Cup farewell doubles match

Roger Federer received an emotional welcome he will always remember alongside his great friend and rival Rafael Nadal for their Laver Cup farewell doubles match. The Swiss superstar is to bow out from competitive tennis after the doubles rubber against Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe and the world of sport watched on as he walked out to a rousing reception. Ad The ovation was spine-tingling as the 41-year-old strode out on court alongside Nadal for the hotly-anticipated match on Friday night at the O2 Arena in London.

Laver Cup: Andy Murray beaten by Alex de Minaur as Team World get first point on board after gruelling tie

Alex de Minaur fought back to beat Andy Murray in a gruelling match to give Team World their first win at the 2022 Laver Cup. It was a tense affair throughout with De Minaur winning 5-7 6-3 10-7, which means Team Europe’s lead has been cut to 2-1 in the overall standings. Ad All of the wins on Day 1 of the Laver Cup are worth one point, which increases to two points on Day 2, and three points on Day 3.

Federer bids emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup

Switzerland’s Roger Federer acknowledges the applause as he walks onto court ahead of the evening’s matches in the 2022 Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London on September 23, 2022. – Roger Federer brings the curtain down on his spectacular career in a “super special” match alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

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

Federer bows out of tennis with doubles defeat alongside Nadal at Laver Cup

Tearful Roger Federer Bows Out Of Tennis With Laver Cup Defeat

Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

Laver Cup 2022, Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal vs Jack Sock And Frances Tiafoe LIVE: Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer Break Back vs Frances Tiafoe-Jack Sock To Level Things

Watch Roger Federer receive emotional welcome with Rafael Nadal for Laver Cup farewell doubles match

Laver Cup: Andy Murray beaten by Alex de Minaur as Team World get first point on board after gruelling tie

Federer bids emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup