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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Berrettini, beats Auger-Aliassime at Laver Cup

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

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup for personal reasons

Roger Federer retires: 'Just so amazing' - Jim Courier on why Laver Cup farewell was so 'special' and 'emotional'

Roger Federer retirement: Slow-motion footage of tennis legend hitting one-of-a-kind shot

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

Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Federer