Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup for personal reasons
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Laver Cup on Saturday for personal reasons, his press spokesman confirmed to ESPN.
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Roger Federer retires: 'Just so amazing' - Jim Courier on why Laver Cup farewell was so 'special' and 'emotional'
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.
Roger Federer retirement: Slow-motion footage of tennis legend hitting one-of-a-kind shot
Roger Federer still had something surprising in his locker despite stepping out onto court for the last time.
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).
Roger Federer retirement: Beautiful footage of tennis legend comforting his children
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.
'Roger was always there' - Rafael Nadal opens up on special friendship with Roger Federer at Laver Cup
Rafael Nadal has opened up about his special relationship with Roger Federer after the Swiss superstar retired from professional tennis at the Laver Cup. Federer 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 on Friday night in what was a hugely emotional occasion.
"It Was A Magical Evening": Roger Federer On His Farewell Match
Roger Federer bid farewell to professional tennis on Friday with his last appearance on the court being the doubles match for Team Europe in the 2022 Laver Cup. Federer, who partnered with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for the event, lost the match 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), 9-11 against Team World's Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. Federer might not have a good outing at the O2 Arena in the match aspect but he still termed the evening in London as "magical" and thanked the players and his fans for their gesture towards him.
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.