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Roger Federer set for emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup

Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his spectacular career in a "super special" doubles match alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarterfinals and last week announced his retirement at the age of 41. But he will appear for one final time for Team Europe at the Laver Cup, linking up with Nadal in a dream doubles pairing against Team World's Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock at the O2 arena.

Roger Federer's Pic With Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray Breaks The Internet

The entire focus in the Laver Cup 2022 will be on Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer as he would be retiring from professional sport after this competition. Ahead of his doubles match, Federer on Thursday shared a picture with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray and the post has now gone viral. The photo posted on Federer's account has garnered more than 4,10,000 likes and 40,000 retweets. These four legends also took to the court for a practice session on Thursday.

Roger Federer In Laver Cup 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Roger Federer will be playing his last match as a professional tennis player in the 2022 Laver Cup. The 20-time Grand Slam champion will be playing for Team Europe against the rest of the world. He will be having legends like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in his team. The Europe squad will be led by another legend Bjorn Borg with Andy Murray, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini also in the team. The tournament kicks off on September 23.

US great Pete Sampras pays tribute to departing Roger Federer

Pete Sampras, the 14-time Grand Slam champion whose Wimbledon reign was ended by Roger Federer in 2001, paid tribute to the Swiss great in a social media video on Thursday. Federer, winner of 20 Grand Slam titles and one of the best players in history, is making a farewell appearance at the Laver Cup in London on Friday before he heads into retirement. Sampras took the occasion to recall their only meeting -- when 19-year-old Federer beat him in the fourth round at the All England Club.

Roger Federer Bids Emotional Farewell To Tennis At Laver Cup

Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his spectacular career in a "super special" match alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals and last week announced his retirement at the age of 41. But he will appear for one final time for Team Europe at the Laver Cup, linking up with Nadal in a dream doubles pairing against Team World's Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock at the O2 arena.

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Roger Federer set for emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup

Roger Federer's Pic With Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray Breaks The Internet

Roger Federer In Laver Cup 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

US great Pete Sampras pays tribute to departing Roger Federer

Roger Federer Bids Emotional Farewell To Tennis At Laver Cup

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