Roger Federer’s Abrupt Move at Thailand Vacation Reminds Us of His Emotional Night with Rafael Nadal at Laver Cup

Roger Federer‘s retirement came as a big hit to tennis. With Federer’s social media updates a big hit among fans, his most recent one has fans turning misty-eyed over a memory. When Roger Federer posted pictures from his not-so-secret vacation in Thailand, his music of choice took fans back to the heartbreaking memory of his Laver Cup retirement alongside Rafael Nadal.

The song playing on Federer’s post, ‘Still Falling For You’ by Ellie Goulding, was the same one where he shared an emotional moment with Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in 2022. It was the final tournament of his career, with retirement on the cards for Federer after it.

While fans took a trip down memory road with this post, it continues to serve as a reminder of the monumental moment when one of the biggest legends in the game said his goodbye to the sport.

Roger Federer takes in the sights of Thailand

Roger Federer’s latest social media update from his vacation comes as no surprise to most fans. A few days ago, during one leg of his vacation in Thailand, Federer visited the Poomjai Garden. As it turned out, there was a Federer fan at the Garden, who seized the opportunity to take a picture with their favorite star. It reminded fans of Roger Federer’s admirable stance with fans, regularly spending time with them during interactions.

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This social media update comes at a perfect time for fans, with Federer giving a small snippet of him taking to the tennis court again. This time, it was with small practice drills against the wall, reminding fans of his glory days. Days when he terrorized ATP rankings with his prowess.

Most fans hope this could mark a return of sorts to the tennis court, with exhibition matches being played across the globe. With what could be Rafael Nadal’s final year on the court, seeing the two stars come back together for exhibition matches would be a welcome addition to the sport for fans.

Only time will tell whether Roger Federer has similar plans in mind. At the moment, he seems content taking in the sights of Thailand for a peaceful vacation.

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