Roger Federer loses final match paired up with Rafael Nadal
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It's the end of an era in tennis.
Roger Federer played his final match Friday night at the Laver Cup in London, losing a doubles match paired up with Rafael Nadal as part of Team Europe.
The two legends teamed up against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock, who beat them, 4-7, 7-6, 11-9.
Both Federer and Nadal shed tears as the crowd gave the former a rousing ovation and he mouthed "Thank you."
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An emotional Roger Federer of Team Europe acknowledges the crowd after playing with Rafael Nadal in a Laver Cup doubles match against Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at the O2 arena in London, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
"It's been a perfect journey," Federer said after the match. "I would do it all over again."
The 41-year-old announced his retirement last week, citing injuries over the last few years slowing him down.
Roger Federer waves to the crowd after playing with Rafael Nadal in a Laver Cup doubles match at the O2 arena in London, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Federer's losing doubles match with Nadal marked the end of an illustrious career. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries," Federer said. "I have worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now