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'Close to my heart' - Felix Auger-Aliassime reveals what Roger Federer said to him in Laver Cup farewell

Rising star Felix Auger-Aliassime has revealed what his idol, Roger Federer, said to him after his final professional tennis match at the Laver Cup. Matteo Berrettini gave Team Europe a 4-2 lead over Team World after beating Auger-Aliassime 7-6(11) 4-6 10-7 early on day two at the O2 Arena in London. Ad But Auger-Aliassime was certainly not downbeat as he chatted with Eurosport about the incredible impact Federer has had on his career and how fortunate he feels to be a part of the huge occasion.

Fritz levels Laver Cup with win over Norrie

LONDON: American Taylor Fritz drew Team World level at 4-4 in the Laver Cup on Saturday (Sep 24) with a narrow victory over Team Europe's Cameron Norrie after the hosts' Matteo Berrettini had beaten Felix Auger-Aliassime in the day's opener.

Fritz beats Norrie at Laver Cup as Federer watches on

Team World's Taylor Fritz defeated Team Europe's Cameron Norrie to level the Laver Cup at 4-4 on Saturday as the tennis world dealt with the hangover from Roger Federer's emotional farewell party.

Laver Cup: Taylor Fritz defeats Cameron Norrie to draw Team World level with Team Europe on Day 2

Taylor Fritz beat Cameron Norrie 6-1 4-6 10-8 to earn Team World a victory over Team Europe on Saturday afternoon. The pair took to the court after Matteo Berrettini had beaten Canada’s — and Team World’s — Felix Auger-Aliassime to restore Europe’s lead.

Roger Federer retirement: 'I couldn't sleep, he's my idol' - Matteo Berrettini very emotional over farewell

Matteo Berrettini has spoken of how emotional he has been since his «idol», Roger Federer, retired from professional tennis at the Laver Cup. The Italian, who overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime of Team World on Saturday to secure two points for Federer's Team Europe, explained that he «couldn't sleep» because he was so moved by the Swiss superstar's farewell. Ad For Berrettini, it was a hugely significant moment being on the same team as Federer when he bowed out from competitive tennis, and he admitted that he would probably not even be a player himself had it not been for the 41-year-old's impact.

Laver Cup: Matteo Berrettini battles past Felix Auger-Aliassime to restore Team Europe's lead

Matteo Berrettini has given Team Europe a 4-2 lead over Team World after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(11) 4-6 10-7. Auger-Aliassime had enjoyed a clean first set but unforced errors crept into his game during a hard-fought tie-break. Ad The relief on Berrettini's face was clear when he took a gruelling 86-minute first set on his seventh set point when Auger-Aliassime crashed a forehand into the net.

Berrettini, beats Auger-Aliassime at Laver Cup

LONDON (AP) — Filling in for the retired Roger Federer at the Laver Cup, 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini put Team Europe back in front by edging Team World's Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal 7-6 (11), 4-6, 10-7 on Saturday.

Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Federer

Rafa 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.

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'Close to my heart' - Felix Auger-Aliassime reveals what Roger Federer said to him in Laver Cup farewell

Fritz levels Laver Cup with win over Norrie

Fritz beats Norrie at Laver Cup as Federer watches on

Laver Cup: Taylor Fritz defeats Cameron Norrie to draw Team World level with Team Europe on Day 2

Roger Federer retirement: 'I couldn't sleep, he's my idol' - Matteo Berrettini very emotional over farewell

Laver Cup: Matteo Berrettini battles past Felix Auger-Aliassime to restore Team Europe's lead

Berrettini, beats Auger-Aliassime at Laver Cup

Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Federer