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"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.

Southgate running out of time to arrest England slide

LONDON: Gareth Southgate claimed England have taken a “step in the right direction,” but relegation from the top tier of the Nations League suggests the Three Lions’ are sliding. Southgate has just 59 days to stop the rot before England’s World Cup starts in Qatar, but there was little evidence of the tide turning in a 1-0 defeat to an experimental Italy at the San Siro on Friday. Germany’s visit to Wembley for a Nations League dead rubber on Monday is England’s only match before the World Cup.

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.

Nick Kyrgios trolls Novak Djokovic for his reaction to Roger Federer’s tearful speech in contrast to Rafael Nadal

Tennis rebel Nick Kyrgios has poked fun at Novak Djokovic for his reaction to Roger Federer’s tearful speech at the Laver Cup.

Federer hails 'amazing journey' as he bows out with defeat

LONDON: A tearful Roger Federer said he had been on an "amazing journey" after the final match of his outstanding tennis career ended in a defeat partnering long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday.

Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the two biggest sporting icons, unknowingly, produced yet another unforgettable moment that will be recorded for posterity. There was not a single eye that wasn't moist at the O2 Arena in London, the place where Federer bid a tearful adieu to the game during the Laver Cup.

Protester sets arm on fire during Laver Cup tennis match ahead of Federer's farewell

By Jacob Lev, CNN

Roger Federer retires: Farewell speech at Laver Cup was incredibly emotional

Roger Federer bowed out of tennis with an emotional on-court interview at the O2 arena last night.

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"It Was A Magical Evening": Roger Federer On His Farewell Match

Southgate running out of time to arrest England slide

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer

Nick Kyrgios trolls Novak Djokovic for his reaction to Roger Federer’s tearful speech in contrast to Rafael Nadal

Federer hails 'amazing journey' as he bows out with defeat

Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Protester sets arm on fire during Laver Cup tennis match ahead of Federer's farewell

Roger Federer retires: Farewell speech at Laver Cup was incredibly emotional