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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.

Laver Cup'He is my idol' — Berrettini gushes about Federer after Laver Cup victoryAN HOUR AGO «I couldn't sleep, I was really emotional,» he said in his on-court interview. «I told him why we were crying. The reason why I chose to become a tennis player was because of him.

»He probably doesn't know but when I was a kid and he was playing in Rome, I was trying to sneak into centre court because I didn't have a ticket. «He was my idol. He inspired me so much.

Not just me but billions of people. »He did everything for the sport and for me in general. I'm so happy to be here.

I have to thank him, but I've got chills guys. It's tough for me." 'Just so amazing' — Courier on why Federer farewell was so 'special' and 'emotional' 'Roger was always there' — Nadal opens up on special friendship with Federer ‘It’s exactly what I hoped for’ – Federer on ‘perfect journey’ coming to an end When Federer gave him some amusing coaching from the bench, he spoke of his nerves and the pressure he was feeling. «I feel like I cannot screw up!» he exclaimed.

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