Roger Federer retires: 'We all had tears in our eyes' - Bjorn Borg on very emotional scenes at Laver Cup

Team Europe captain Bjorn Borg has opened up about the emotional scenes as Roger Federer bowed out from professional tennis at the Laver Cup. The 41-year-old superstar retired from the sport in hugely emotional scenes on Friday night alongside his great friend and rival, Rafael Nadal, in what were unforgettable moments for global tennis. Ad Borg had a unique perspective on the events as Federer's captain with Team Europe, and he has revealed what he said to the Swiss legend before the match and what the scenes were really like afterwards.

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«They had a good chance to win, but it was just for him to enjoy himself. This situation with the fans, so many people around the world watching him, I just told him to enjoy it and be happy. Henman describes Federer in three words after 'scenes I'll never, ever forget' 'One of the greatest athletes of all time' — Djokovic admits 'sadness' over Federer retirement 'Close to my heart' — Auger-Aliassime reveals what Federer said to him after final match »Then after the match, all the emotions came and this is a normal thing.

He has been around tennis for so many years, but this guy was unbelievable, and he is such a great person too. «We know his family and we have been meeting each other for many years. We all had tears in our eyes because this great guy is stepping away from tennis.