The entire sporting world was down in the dumps as tennis legend Roger Federer took to the court for one last time. To make the moment more memorable, he teamed up with his long-time rival and close friend Rafael Nadal, for a doubles match at the Laver Cup. Though they ended up on the losing end, an endearing moment between the two maestros reduced everyone to tears, including NBA great LeBron James.
The entire sporting world had their eyes glued to the screen as Federer performed his wizardry one final time. Following the match, Federer and Nadal were seen shedding tears together, giving us one of the most emotional moments in sports history.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in tears next to one another 😭❤️pic.twitter.com/3cuNijL5A3
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The gravity of the moment even pierced the hooping realm, with LeBron James reacting to the legends’ sobbing. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar had an emotional reaction to the touching moment, which he demonstrated in an Instagram story.
LeBron James reacts to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal crying together
As the emotionality of the situation overwhelmed Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, they couldn’t refrain from crying. Seeing the two legends shed tears even elicited a reaction from LeBron James.
He shared a video of the two tennis maestros crying and wrote:?“So Amazing man! Damn man”. ?
LeBron James on IG reacts to this Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal moment 🥹 pic.twitter.com/GaGtTxyHHC
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As per his reaction, James was moved. And understandably so. Federer and Nadal have given birth to one of the most intense rivalries in sports history. And years after battling it out on the tennis court, seeing the two legends cry together speaks volumes about the love and respect they share for each other.
And as Roger Federer concluded a legendary career, he kicked off a new chapter in his life. It’s possible that witnessing the tennis great retire hit a nerve for James, who is also nearing the end of his career.
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James is showing no signs of slowing down even at the age of 37. He continues to captivate the NBA world with his otherworldly hooping talents. However, it’s a harsh reality for fans that ‘The King’?will be gone one day.
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The Lakers’ ace will enter the 20th season of his legendary NBA career. He’ll be attempting to revive his team from the wreckage of last season and make another run at the NBA championship.
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