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Frances Tiafoe Stars As Team World Win First Laver Cup Title

Frances Tiafoe led Team World to their first Laver Cup title as the American saved four match points in a dramatic victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas that denied Roger Federer a farewell trophy on Sunday. Tiafoe staged a superb fightback to win 1-6,7-6 (13/11), 10/8 in the penultimate match of the tournament at London's O2 Arena. That was enough to give John McEnroe's Team World a 13-8 overall margin of victory with a match to spare, sealing their maiden triumph in the competition after Team Europe won the first four editions.

Watch: A 12-Year-Old Roger Federer Starts ATP Journey As Ball Boy In Basel

More than 19 years after winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, which set him on the road to being acclaimed as the greatest player of all time, Roger Federer in the early hours of Saturday bade farewell to tennis. He was unable to finish with a victory, losing his doubles match for Team Europe at the Laver Cup alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal.

How Roger Federer made a stirring statement of style, substance

Federer's body couldn't outrun the clock, but he had the time to make a statement of talent, class, substance & styleRoger Federer can toy with time - even in a highway chase, where the difference is in microseconds. The roll of the wrist, the flick of a racket. Pausing only to tease. When he winds up his shot there's some to spare. Federer doesn't advance, he apparates like those wizards in a Harry Potter-sequence, appearing magically to put racket to ball. Knees bent then straightening into an upright stance as he caresses a backhand that cuts. He was the miracle.

Carlos Alcaraz Live Tweeting Through Roger Federer's Last Match Is Basically All Of Us

As the legendary Roger Federer stepped onto the court at the O2 Arena in London to play his final professional tennis match, there was an outpouring of emotions across the world. Even in countries like India, where the match began late in the night, several fans stayed up to watch the historic match as Federer teamed up with long-time rival and good friend Rafael Nadal to take on Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in a doubles match. As the match was played out, Carlos Alcaraz, the newly crowned US Open champion, took to Twitter to basically live-tweet the whole game.

Stuart Broad Trolls James Anderson On Retirement With Viral Pic From Roger Federer's Farewell Match

As Roger Federer bid farewell to the game of tennis, there was an outpour of emotion from across the globe for one of the greatest of the game. One of those most distraught at his retirement was his long-time rival and teammate in his final professional match, Rafael Nadal, who was seen sitting next to Federer after their defeat in the Laver Cup doubles match, with both the legends in tears. While the picture evoked emotions from people from all walks of life, England pacer Stuart Broad saw the lighter side of it as he poked fun at his long-time bowling partner and friend, James Anderson.

Andy Murray believes he 'doesn't deserve' Roger Federer-style send-off when retirement comes

Andy Murray believes that he does not “deserve” to have a Roger Federer-style send-off when he finally decides to retire from tennis. The 35-year-old stresses that he has no plans to retire at the moment, but when the time does come, he doesn’t expect to receive the kind of farewell Federer has enjoyed at the Laver Cup. Ad Federer retired from the sport in hugely emotional scenes on Friday night alongside his great friend and rival, Rafael Nadal, in what were unforgettable moments for global tennis.

Roger Federer exclusive: 'It’s been a wonderful journey' - tennis legend reflects on Laver Cup farewell

Roger Federer spoke to Eurosport after his farewell event at the Laver Cup as he reflected on an emotional and very special few days in London. Team World ended up victorious as they clinched the trophy for the first time — ending a drought that captain John McEnroe said could not be extended.

Tiafoe steals Federer's spotlight to seal first Laver Cup for Team World

LONDON: Frances Tiafoe returned to haunt Team Europe with a dazzling win over Stefanos Tsitsipas to give Team World their first Laver Cup title on Sunday, ending Roger Federer's hopes of finishing his career by lifting another trophy.

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Frances Tiafoe Stars As Team World Win First Laver Cup Title

Watch: A 12-Year-Old Roger Federer Starts ATP Journey As Ball Boy In Basel

How Roger Federer made a stirring statement of style, substance

Carlos Alcaraz Live Tweeting Through Roger Federer's Last Match Is Basically All Of Us

Stuart Broad Trolls James Anderson On Retirement With Viral Pic From Roger Federer's Farewell Match

Andy Murray believes he 'doesn't deserve' Roger Federer-style send-off when retirement comes

Roger Federer exclusive: 'It’s been a wonderful journey' - tennis legend reflects on Laver Cup farewell

Tiafoe steals Federer's spotlight to seal first Laver Cup for Team World