Laver Cup 2022: Rafael Nadal will be replaced by Cameron Norrie in Team Europe after the Spaniard withdrew due to personal reasons post his doubles match ...
1 ranking at the US Open but fell short when he was beaten by Tiafoe in the fourth round. The Spaniard teamed up with Federer for a doubles match for Team Europe. The duo, however, went down 4-6, 6-2, 11-9 in two hours and 13 minutes to Team Worldโs Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe as Federer drew curtains on an epochal career.
When the end came neither Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal could hold back the tears.
"Everyone's here, the boys and girls. "It does feel like a celebration to me. "I think every year the personal relationship gets better and better, on a daily basis," the 36-year-old Nadal told reporters. "Very proud to be part of his career in some way. It is still regarded as one of the greatest tennis matches of all time. So has been emotional (to) see the family, see all the people.
Around six of the final seven matches were won by Roger, while Rafael took the overall series between the two by a score of 24-16.
He has won a record number of Wimbledon championships and once held the No. Roger finishes his career with the third-most Grand Slam victories among male players. Despite the fact that they play in distinct ways, the two share a unique bond off the court. Federer and Rafael have a lengthy history of competition. Rafael was overcome with emotion as he understood his career was coming to an end, similar to Federer. On Day 1 of the event on Friday, Roger and his fiercest adversary, Rafael Nadal, lost a doubles match against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in a nail-biting tiebreaker, 4-6, 7-6 (2), (11-9).
The Spaniard, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, later said that an important part of him was also leaving the Tour with the retirement of Federer ...
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