?A Picture Worth 42 Slams? – Tennis Players and Fans Cry Their Hearts Out on Twitter as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Hold Hands and Shed Tears

The 2022 Laver Cup marked the end of an illustrious career of Roger Federer. The Swiss maestro has played consistently at the top level since the beginning of this century. During this period, Federer managed to capture 20 Grand Slam singles titles. Additionally, he has numerous other big titles to his credit, as well.

His recent retirement announcement left every tennis fan emotional. Such has been the greatness of the former world number one over the years. His eye-catching displays were a treat for every tennis fan across the globe. As Federer bid adieu to the sport, tennis fans couldn’t hold back their tears.

Fans react as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal get emotional at the 2022 Laver Cup

The two legends of tennis were spotted sitting on their seats and were in tears after playing their last match together. Fans were also left emotional after watching them.

One of the fans said, “It?s the end of an era. That?s also where the tears of Nadal come from. With his friend gone it?s also part of him gone tonight. This was the most amazing era in tennis HISTORY. Lucky we were able to witness this. Thank you @rogerfederer!”?

Further, another fan mentioned, “Great to see these guys play his last match together. Sun is setting on some great careers. Just awesome!!”

A Twitter user reacted by saying, “A picture worth 42 slams, and that?s way more than a 1000 words.”

After playing the last match of his career, Federer acknowledged everyone present in the stadium. While doing so, Federer was spotted sobbing as he couldn’t hold back his tears. As the Swiss maestro said his goodbyes, fans reacted to his ‘Last Dance’ at the tournament.

One of the fans said, “The whole world is crying!!”

Further, another Twitter user mentioned, “It was very emotional. Thank you Roger.”

Another fan sympathized with Federer, saying, “He?s making everyone cry with him.”

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Playing doubles with Rafael Nadal in his last match at the Laver Cup, Federer didn’t have an ideal ending to his career. The duo went down fighting against Team World’s Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal began the match dominantly, winning the first set 6-4. However, Sock and Tiafoe came back strongly to level the match by winning the second set 7-6 (2). In the match tiebreaker, Team World won points at crucial junctures to prevail 11-9.

Federer thanks his fellow players

After the match, the Swiss maestro acknowledged his fellow players for making his ‘Last Dance’ memorable. He said, “I am so happy I made it through. The match was great. I couldn’t be happier. It’s been wonderful.”?

Further, he added, “And, of course, playing with Rafa [Nadal] on the same team and having the guys, everybody here,?all the legends.”

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Subsequently, he also thanked his wife Mirka and his parents for their contributions to his career. The Swiss maestro will now look to spend quality time with his family after his retirement from tennis.