Roger Federer has won twenty Grand Slam titles in his career. He has won 103 tournaments in total and has topped the ATP rankings for many years. In mid-September announced the end of his careerand on Friday he played his last match. The Swiss bid farewell to the professional tennis.
“The Last Dance” by Roger Federer. The end of an era. “How are we going to handle this? »
Federer played doubles with Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup tournament on Friday night. The legendary tennis players lost the duel with Jacek Sock and Francis Tiafoe. However, the result was not the most important. After the last ball in London a sea of tears of farewell to the Swiss.
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“Tears that will go down in history sport. A tennis player who – unfortunately – has already marked the history of the sport for good. Roger Federer, ladies and gentlemen … “- we read on the official profile of Eurosport on Twitter. The video posted there also shows how he or his family cries Rafael Nadal.
Federer’s farewell tournament was picked up by media and journalists around the world. “Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in tears next to each other. This is to finish us” – wrote Florian Benfaid, who is associated with the NBA on a daily basis. The official ATP profile, on the other hand, wonders: “How are we going to handle this?”
“I can’t remember the last time I cried like this. An extremely touching evening. Roger, it was a pleasure,” added Polish commentator Marek Furjan.
The common cry of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was also commented on by Mundo Deportivo journalist Ferran Martinez. “Competition and friendship. Respect and admiration,” he wrote.
“Your greatest rival cries with you! He speaks of the greatness of his legendary career,” wrote Mahfuz Salekin.
The ATP also recalled all the successes of the 41-year-old Swiss. The list is impressive. “24 years Games, 1,526 singles, 1,251 wins, 310 weeks as No. 1, 103 titles, 20 Grand Slams, 0 retail sales. Roger. Federer”.
“The Last Dance” – wrote tennis commentator Dawid Żbik shortly. “Thank you, King! It’s an honor to be your fan” – added Joanna Sakowicz-Kostecka.
Federer also said goodbye to the official Laver Cup tournament profile. “Thank you Roger.”