Roger Federer is arguably one the greatest tennis players of all time. His fans are one of the main reasons for him raising his own bar and amassing an impressive 20 Grand Slam throughout his career. The Swiss prodigy has provided fans across the globe with enough unforgettable moments.
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However, a few days ago, the former world No. 1 announced his retirement. And yesterday, he bid adieu to this great sport by playing his final match at the Laver Cup 2022. Since then, people from all over the world have sent tributes through messages and videos. Earlier, Tom Brady, Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Jack Nicklaus, and others gave a fitting tribute to Federer in the form of a video.
Roger Federer gets a fitting tribute from popular celebrities and sports persons all around?
Today, ATP Tour uploaded a video to their YouTube channel featuring a handful of well-known celebrities and athletes from around the world. Tom Brady, Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Jack Nicklaus, and others were seen paying tribute to Federer.
At the start of the video, one could notice Tom Brady, the 7-time Super Bowl champion congratulating the mighty Federer by saying, ?Roger, congratulations on an incredible career. You were dominant over a long period of time, and it was a pleasure to watch you play.?
Like Tom Brady, there were other big names who came forward and congratulated Federer on his monumental career.
Federer lost his final ever professional tennis match
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Federer lost the final professional match of his tennis career yesterday with Rafael Nadal at Laver Cup 2022. Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World defeated the Federer-Rafa (Team Europe) duo with a score of 4-6, 7-6 (2), 11-9.
“We’ll get through this somehow. It’s been a wonderful day. I told the guys, ‘I’m happy. I’m not sad. It feels great to be here, and I enjoyed tying my shoes one more time. Everything was the last time.” he said in his farewell speech.
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The 41-year-old Swiss master, who was emotional during his farewell speech after the competition, couldn’t hold back the tears. Saying goodbye is never easy.