Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in tears: the best enemies say goodbye

On the occasion of the Laver Cup, Roger Federer made his last match of his career against Rafael Nadal on September 23, 2022. And the emotion was there.

This is surely the sports image of the year. At the age of 41, the athlete Roger Federer returned his racket. During the Laver Cup, which took place this Friday in London, world champion Roger Federer ended his career following a defeat in three sets against his best enemy. Rafael Nadal .

At the end of the match, the two sporty could not contain their emotion. Both in tears for Fédérer's retirement, the playmates, eternal adversaries supported each other and seemed more accomplices than ever.

Images of tears that touched the whole world

As Le Parisien reports, Roger Federer when asked by the press after the match said about his relationship with Nadal: “There was a great rivalry but always a huge respect with our families, our teams, never big problems. And the pictures speak for themselves.

They’re crying next to each other. Rafa, Roger. Please make it stop. ? pic.twitter.com/srfP38tGIX

— Olly (@Olly_Tennis_) September 23, 2022

I want this ! Every match she was there, everywhere she followed him. What a couple! All my respect! Thank you Mirka pic.twitter.com/4JwOuzMOHU

— Maria (@marrrrsupilami) September 24, 2022

If there's one thing you watch today, make it this. #LaverCup @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/Ks9JqEeR6B

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022