?Hitting the Ball at Rafa? – American Tennis Star Taylor Fritz Says He Was Very Upset With the Hate Shown Towards Frances?Tiafoe and Jack Sock at the Laver Cup During Roger Federer?s Retirement

Roger Federer retired from tennis at the 2022 Laver Cup. In the last match of his magnificent career, he was on the losing side, as Team World took its first win. Fans were displeased with the results and expressed their varied feelings on the internet. It’s safe to say that they weren’t too kind to the winning team, Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. Recently, the American rising star, Taylor Fritz, expressed his views on the fans’ behavior.

The Swiss veteran, Roger Federer, was defeated alongside Rafael Nadal, in a doubles match against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in his last professional match. Team World coached by John McEnroe lifted the Laver Cup 2022 championship trophy with three phenomenal victories that exceeded all expectations.

Taylor Fritz hits out at the reaction of fans after the farewell match of Roger Federer

Federer won the opening set along with Nadal and gave the energetic opponents a run for the points. But the legendary duo lost to the youthful pair 6-4 6-7(2) 11-9. Fans weren’t happy with Sock and Tiafoe’s win over Federer in his last match, which was evident in the arena and on social media. Taylor Fritz acknowledged that he wasn’t happy to see them receiving such unwanted hate.

Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 3, 2022, Switzerland’s Roger Federer is seen during centre court centenary celebrations REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

During an interview, Fritz spoke about watching the legendary Roger Federer play for the last time. He said, “I cried a lot more than I thought I was going to.”

The New York Times tennis correspondent Christopher Clarey tweeted Fritz’s reaction to the criticism. He tweeted, “Asked American Taylor Fritz about Federer’s farewell match at the Laver Cup. As usual, Fritz called it as he saw it.”?

Fritz was highly disappointed with the anger of fans and their reactions. He said, “But I was pretty upset to see how much hate Frances and Jack got for winning the match and Frances got for hitting Roger or hitting the ball at Rafa at the net. This is not an exhibition. We are playing for a lot and a lot of money. It bothered me a lot because I know Roger would have hated it if they just gave it to him.”?

The 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer, had no concerns about the result and held a private reception after the match to commemorate his exemplary career.

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Federer’s emotional goodbye to tennis at his farewell ceremony

Federer fought through tears as he bid adieu to his professional tennis career. The Swiss Maestro’s greatest rival, Nadal, was in tears throughout his Laver Cup retirement speech, as his friendship with Federer resonated far beyond the tennis world.

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Federer thanked his wife, Mirka, family, friends and fans for their constant love and support. Despite his retirement from professional tennis, the 20-time Grand Slam champion has promised that he is not done with tennis and might make an appearance in other tennis events in the future.