Novak Djokovic hopes for farewell match like Roger Federer, surrounded by 'biggest rivals and competitors'
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Novak Djokovic wants to follow in the footsteps of Roger Federer by having all his tennis rivals present when he retires. Federer called time on a glittering career at this year’s Laver Cup in London, an event which featured Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray – meaning the ‘Big Four’ who have dominated men’s tennis for the best part of the last two decades were all in attendance. Ad The Swiss superstar with 20 Grand Slams to his name said a teary goodbye after losing a doubles match against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock with long-time on-court rival Nadal.
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Djokovic wants to follow Federer and have biggest rivals at his tennis farewell
Novak Djokovic said he wants to follow in Roger Federer's footsteps and have his biggest rivals by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career.
Like Roger Federer's farewell, Novak Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong
Novak Djokovic said he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Roger Federer's emotional goodbye to the game last week. Images of Federer and Rafael Nadal - who shared one of tennis's most enthralling rivalries - sitting together and crying after combining in a Laver Cup doubles defeat at London's O2 Arena on Friday went viral on social media. Djokovic and Andy Murray - two of Federer's other main rivals - were also present for the 41-year-old's final bow.