Tim Henman describes Roger Federer in three words after 'scenes I'll never, ever forget' at Laver Cup

Tim Henman has paid tribute to his «great friend» Roger Federer after the tennis legend retired from the professional tour at the Laver Cup. The Swiss superstar bowed out from the sport in hugely emotional scenes on Friday night alongside Rafael Nadal in what were remarkably special moments for tennis. Ad Henman has shared his thoughts on the whole occasion and Federer's exit from the sport, also summing the 41-year-old up and what he has given to tennis as best as he can.

Laver CupTeam World roar back in tie-break to deny Murray and Berrettini in doubles12 MINUTES AGO «I think what we witnessed with the retirement of Roger was so emotional for so many different reasons,» Henman told Eurosport. «First and foremost, one of the greatest, most influential and most loved players in our sport was retiring. We have seen him over the years, whether he has been winning — which has happened most of the time — or on occasions when he has lost, he has shown that emotion.

»It was just flowing out of him, but to see the response from his fellow competitors, his rivals, but also his team-mates in this environment — to see the emotion on their faces, and perhaps his greatest rival Rafa in tears on the side of the court, it was incredible to watch. «The reception he received from the crowd — it could not have been any warmer; it could not have been filled with more joy. But also sadness.

»Those were scenes I will never, ever forget. It was sad to think that we will never see Roger play in a professional environment again on the tour — with the beauty, brilliance and grace he played with. But to me, it is about a celebration, about remembering those great times.