I m not sure Rafa will be this upset at his own retirement Tennis fans react to Rafael Nadal bawling his eyes out during Roger Federer s Laver Cup farewell
“I'm not sure Rafa will be this upset at his own retirement” – Tennis fans react to Rafael Nadal bawling his eyes out during Roger Federer’s Laver Cup farewell Comment Share Tennis fans react to Rafael Nadal bawling his eyes out during Roger Federer's farewell Roger Federer played the final match of his esteemed career in a doubles encounter alongside his greatest rival and friend Rafael Nadal on Friday night. The 41-year-old, who had announced his plans to retire at the Laver Cup, had also expressed his wish for a fairy-tale ending alongside the Spaniard. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer clashed 40 times during their careers and produced some of the most memorable matches when pitted against each other. The legendary duo enthralled the audience for almost two decades with tennis of the highest quality. Throughout the years, their rivalry was celebrated not just for their sublime display of tennis, but also for the mutual respect, love and admiration they shared on and off the court. On Friday night, the pair were seen thoroughly enjoying their doubles partnership during the Swiss Maestro’s swansong, but were hit with a bitter realization soon after the match concluded in the favor of their opponents. Having played the final match of his career, Roger Federer could not hold back his tears. Rafael Nadal, too, was overwhelmed by the significance of the moment and bawled his eyes out at the retirement of his dear friend and rival. Tennis fans were quick to note that such emotions were unlike anything they had seen before, with one fan remarking that this was an unforgettable moment in sporting history. “A moment in sporting history I can't and won't ever forget. Have we ever seen anything like that. His greatest rival crying because he'll never play with or against him again. Rafa, man you are a Champion. Roger thank you for making this sport.” anenglishmaninspain@AndyElche@rennaestubbs @Clijsterskim @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal A moment in sporting history I can't and won't ever forget.
Have we ever seen anything like that. His greatest rival crying because he'll never play with or against him again.
Rafa,man you are a Champion
Roger thank you for making this sport.371@rennaestubbs @Clijsterskim @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal A moment in sporting history I can't and won't ever forget.Have we ever seen anything like that. His greatest rival crying because he'll never play with or against him again.Rafa,man you are a ChampionRoger thank you for making this sport. Another fan suggested that it was a sad day for the sport and the whole tennis world was aching alongside the two legends. “These are not the tears of tennis legends, but these are the tears of tennis.” Moharb@Moharb25410178@LaverCup These are not the tears of tennis legends, but these are the tears of tennis.2@LaverCup These are not the tears of tennis legends, but these are the tears of tennis. Here are some more reactions from fans: Naila-Jean Meyers@NailaJeanMeyersI'm not sure Rafa will be this upset at his own retirement. twitter.com/gasparlanca/st…Gaspar Ribeiro Lança@gasparlancaWhen a picture is worth a thousand words.33936When a picture is worth a thousand words. https://t.co/EYkeBvQzAnI'm not sure Rafa will be this upset at his own retirement. twitter.com/gasparlanca/st… Musab@Musab_AbidIf you saw the way Nadal cried all the way through Federer's farewell, you were witness to something that has never been seen before.
Your biggest rival, bawling his eyes out at your retirement? The stuff of movies. Of folklore. It just isnt supposed to happen.
And yet it did.74401642If you saw the way Nadal cried all the way through Federer's farewell, you were witness to something that has never been seen before.Your biggest rival, bawling his eyes out at your retirement? The stuff of movies. Of folklore. It just isnt supposed to happen.And yet it did. Gail Bell@Gailgbell@LaverCup 2 darling boys who grew up together and were always humble! What as example3@LaverCup 2 darling boys who grew up together and were always humble! What as example Mary Gorgens@MaryGorgens@LaverCup I thought I would be sad.But nothing prepared me for the actual sobbing I did.Pure, raw emotion from both of them.There are rarely fairytales in sport.I really wish tonight had of been the rare occasion! Roger deserved it so much.Rafa deserved it for his friend & rival #Fedal6@LaverCup I thought I would be sad.But nothing prepared me for the actual sobbing I did.Pure, raw emotion from both of them.There are rarely fairytales in sport.I really wish tonight had of been the rare occasion! Roger deserved it so much.Rafa deserved it for his friend & rival #Fedal Rose @_zirea3l@LaverCup This is one of the most heart touching moments I've ever experienced. I don’t think I ever want to see it again, I can’t handle this4@LaverCup This is one of the most heart touching moments I've ever experienced. I don’t think I ever want to see it again, I can’t handle this Mary Gorgens@MaryGorgens@rennaestubbs @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal This is when you know that tennis is secondary to the friendship. When your rivalry transcends to being a friendship like this. Tennis wins. We have been truly blessed. And yes, I sobbed like a baby 1@rennaestubbs @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal This is when you know that tennis is secondary to the friendship. When your rivalry transcends to being a friendship like this. Tennis wins. We have been truly blessed. And yes, I sobbed like a baby SK@SalmaKholy@LaverCup @TennisFedal The highest of highs and the lowest of the lows. Their legacies are so intertwined that I can’t imagine a better ending than this. Thank you for the tears #FedalForever. #Federer #Nadal2@LaverCup @TennisFedal The highest of highs and the lowest of the lows. Their legacies are so intertwined that I can’t imagine a better ending than this. Thank you for the tears #FedalForever. #Federer #Nadal Sophie Victoria Liversidge@SophieVL98@LaverCup I wish I could hug both for right now #FedalForever11@LaverCup I wish I could hug both for right now #FedalForever Rijul Gupta@GuptaRij@LaverCup Greatest rivalry in sports history. They taught us so many things, gave us so many memories. Truly an amazing end to what was an amazing story. Tennis will never be the same.933@LaverCup Greatest rivalry in sports history. They taught us so many things, gave us so many memories. Truly an amazing end to what was an amazing story. Tennis will never be the same. Nikkitodd TheCapeCodder@TheCapeCoddah@KeziahCheung @LaverCup Me too. All three sober tennis fans at the bar having dinner n watching the game, point by point and we got the whole bar involved cuz many didn’t know it was Rogers Farewell match! Everyone was crying and clapping FOREVER in the bar at the end.#no alcohol involved!8@KeziahCheung @LaverCup Me too. All three sober tennis fans at the bar having dinner n watching the game, point by point and we got the whole bar involved cuz many didn’t know it was Rogers Farewell match! Everyone was crying and clapping FOREVER in the bar at the end.#no alcohol involved! Shadidulce@Sophie_b_2505@LaverCup Rafa probably thinking a little bit about his own retirement too, maybe next? ... #fedal14@LaverCup Rafa probably thinking a little bit about his own retirement too, maybe next? ... #fedal md #LetNovakPlay@82_md@LaverCup Roger left. And maybe Rafa next year. I can't bear all of this. So hard. The Big 3 era is at its very last steps.1@LaverCup Roger left. And maybe Rafa next year. I can't bear all of this. So hard. The Big 3 era is at its very last steps. Persephone Pomegranate@wild_anemone_@LaverCup Once #Nadal leaves … will tennis ever be the same ? #RogerFederer? thank you for years of extraordinary and outstanding tennis, respect for the game and players and audience. You are a hero to many including my mum 86 years old and you are the only player she truly worshipped71@LaverCup Once #Nadal leaves … will tennis ever be the same ? #RogerFederer? thank you for years of extraordinary and outstanding tennis, respect for the game and players and audience. You are a hero to many including my mum 86 years old and you are the only player she truly worshipped Corine Leegwater - YogaYatra@CorineYogaYatra@LaverCup Roger told Rafa about his retirement 10 days before the official announcement because he wanted to make sure Rafa could be at the LC for him… I think Rafa was extra sad because he wanted to win this last match with and for him….. 1@LaverCup Roger told Rafa about his retirement 10 days before the official announcement because he wanted to make sure Rafa could be at the LC for him… I think Rafa was extra sad because he wanted to win this last match with and for him….. nomad@lumos011@LaverCup The greatest rivalry and friendship in not only tennis but sports history! Not only legendary tennis players but they are very good human beings! So proud to be a fan of #Fedal.@LaverCup The greatest rivalry and friendship in not only tennis but sports history! Not only legendary tennis players but they are very good human beings! So proud to be a fan of #Fedal. Barbie Cute@barbiecute05@LaverCup One shock is enough for another 5-7 years,.please dont talk about Nadal retiring.. please.. please@LaverCup One shock is enough for another 5-7 years,.please dont talk about Nadal retiring.. please.. please
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Have we ever seen anything like that. His greatest rival crying because he'll never play with or against him again.
Rafa,man you are a Champion
Roger thank you for making this sport.371@rennaestubbs @Clijsterskim @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal A moment in sporting history I can't and won't ever forget.Have we ever seen anything like that. His greatest rival crying because he'll never play with or against him again.Rafa,man you are a ChampionRoger thank you for making this sport. Another fan suggested that it was a sad day for the sport and the whole tennis world was aching alongside the two legends. “These are not the tears of tennis legends, but these are the tears of tennis.” Moharb@Moharb25410178@LaverCup These are not the tears of tennis legends, but these are the tears of tennis.2@LaverCup These are not the tears of tennis legends, but these are the tears of tennis. Here are some more reactions from fans: Naila-Jean Meyers@NailaJeanMeyersI'm not sure Rafa will be this upset at his own retirement. twitter.com/gasparlanca/st…Gaspar Ribeiro Lança@gasparlancaWhen a picture is worth a thousand words.33936When a picture is worth a thousand words. https://t.co/EYkeBvQzAnI'm not sure Rafa will be this upset at his own retirement. twitter.com/gasparlanca/st… Musab@Musab_AbidIf you saw the way Nadal cried all the way through Federer's farewell, you were witness to something that has never been seen before.
Your biggest rival, bawling his eyes out at your retirement? The stuff of movies. Of folklore. It just isnt supposed to happen.
And yet it did.74401642If you saw the way Nadal cried all the way through Federer's farewell, you were witness to something that has never been seen before.Your biggest rival, bawling his eyes out at your retirement? The stuff of movies. Of folklore. It just isnt supposed to happen.And yet it did. Gail Bell@Gailgbell@LaverCup 2 darling boys who grew up together and were always humble! What as example3@LaverCup 2 darling boys who grew up together and were always humble! What as example Mary Gorgens@MaryGorgens@LaverCup I thought I would be sad.But nothing prepared me for the actual sobbing I did.Pure, raw emotion from both of them.There are rarely fairytales in sport.I really wish tonight had of been the rare occasion! Roger deserved it so much.Rafa deserved it for his friend & rival #Fedal6@LaverCup I thought I would be sad.But nothing prepared me for the actual sobbing I did.Pure, raw emotion from both of them.There are rarely fairytales in sport.I really wish tonight had of been the rare occasion! Roger deserved it so much.Rafa deserved it for his friend & rival #Fedal Rose @_zirea3l@LaverCup This is one of the most heart touching moments I've ever experienced. I don’t think I ever want to see it again, I can’t handle this4@LaverCup This is one of the most heart touching moments I've ever experienced. I don’t think I ever want to see it again, I can’t handle this Mary Gorgens@MaryGorgens@rennaestubbs @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal This is when you know that tennis is secondary to the friendship. When your rivalry transcends to being a friendship like this. Tennis wins. We have been truly blessed. And yes, I sobbed like a baby 1@rennaestubbs @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal This is when you know that tennis is secondary to the friendship. When your rivalry transcends to being a friendship like this. Tennis wins. We have been truly blessed. And yes, I sobbed like a baby SK@SalmaKholy@LaverCup @TennisFedal The highest of highs and the lowest of the lows. Their legacies are so intertwined that I can’t imagine a better ending than this. Thank you for the tears #FedalForever. #Federer #Nadal2@LaverCup @TennisFedal The highest of highs and the lowest of the lows. Their legacies are so intertwined that I can’t imagine a better ending than this. Thank you for the tears #FedalForever. #Federer #Nadal Sophie Victoria Liversidge@SophieVL98@LaverCup I wish I could hug both for right now #FedalForever11@LaverCup I wish I could hug both for right now #FedalForever Rijul Gupta@GuptaRij@LaverCup Greatest rivalry in sports history. They taught us so many things, gave us so many memories. Truly an amazing end to what was an amazing story. Tennis will never be the same.933@LaverCup Greatest rivalry in sports history. They taught us so many things, gave us so many memories. Truly an amazing end to what was an amazing story. Tennis will never be the same. Nikkitodd TheCapeCodder@TheCapeCoddah@KeziahCheung @LaverCup Me too. All three sober tennis fans at the bar having dinner n watching the game, point by point and we got the whole bar involved cuz many didn’t know it was Rogers Farewell match! Everyone was crying and clapping FOREVER in the bar at the end.#no alcohol involved!8@KeziahCheung @LaverCup Me too. All three sober tennis fans at the bar having dinner n watching the game, point by point and we got the whole bar involved cuz many didn’t know it was Rogers Farewell match! Everyone was crying and clapping FOREVER in the bar at the end.#no alcohol involved! Shadidulce@Sophie_b_2505@LaverCup Rafa probably thinking a little bit about his own retirement too, maybe next? ... #fedal14@LaverCup Rafa probably thinking a little bit about his own retirement too, maybe next? ... #fedal md #LetNovakPlay@82_md@LaverCup Roger left. And maybe Rafa next year. I can't bear all of this. So hard. The Big 3 era is at its very last steps.1@LaverCup Roger left. And maybe Rafa next year. I can't bear all of this. So hard. The Big 3 era is at its very last steps. Persephone Pomegranate@wild_anemone_@LaverCup Once #Nadal leaves … will tennis ever be the same ? #RogerFederer? thank you for years of extraordinary and outstanding tennis, respect for the game and players and audience. You are a hero to many including my mum 86 years old and you are the only player she truly worshipped71@LaverCup Once #Nadal leaves … will tennis ever be the same ? #RogerFederer? thank you for years of extraordinary and outstanding tennis, respect for the game and players and audience. You are a hero to many including my mum 86 years old and you are the only player she truly worshipped Corine Leegwater - YogaYatra@CorineYogaYatra@LaverCup Roger told Rafa about his retirement 10 days before the official announcement because he wanted to make sure Rafa could be at the LC for him… I think Rafa was extra sad because he wanted to win this last match with and for him….. 1@LaverCup Roger told Rafa about his retirement 10 days before the official announcement because he wanted to make sure Rafa could be at the LC for him… I think Rafa was extra sad because he wanted to win this last match with and for him….. nomad@lumos011@LaverCup The greatest rivalry and friendship in not only tennis but sports history! Not only legendary tennis players but they are very good human beings! So proud to be a fan of #Fedal.@LaverCup The greatest rivalry and friendship in not only tennis but sports history! Not only legendary tennis players but they are very good human beings! So proud to be a fan of #Fedal. Barbie Cute@barbiecute05@LaverCup One shock is enough for another 5-7 years,.please dont talk about Nadal retiring.. please.. please@LaverCup One shock is enough for another 5-7 years,.please dont talk about Nadal retiring.. please.. please
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer lose their doubles encounter at the Laver Cup
Laver Cup 2022 - Day One Rafael Nadal stood beside Roger Federer as the latter played the final match of his career at the Laver Cup. The legendary duo represented Team Europe in a doubles encounter against Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. The European team made a solid start as they broke their opponent’s serve in the last game of the opening set, concluding it in their favor. Team World, however, took the lead in the second set after breaking their opponents. The veterans fought back soon after to level the scoreline and eventually push the set to a tie-break. Sock and Tiafoe were able to capitalize on the tie-breaker to force a deciding match tie-break on their opponents. The two teams went neck and neck in the decider. It was Nadal and Federer who acquired the first match point, but the tenacious Team World fought back to win the fixture and settle the score at 4-6, 7-6 (2), (11-9). Heading into Day 2, both teams are tied with two wins each. Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe triumphed over opponents Jack Sock and Diego Schwartzman respectively. Andy Murray, meanwhile, was defeated by Team World’s Alex de Minaur before Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were dismissed by Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe.Laver Cup@LaverCupWith Team Europe and Team World all tied up, Day 2 promises more must-see tennis.#LaverCup @CreditSuisse901138With Team Europe and Team World all tied up, Day 2 promises more must-see tennis.#LaverCup @CreditSuisse https://t.co/PoJnCHPALy Also Checkout:- Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Head to Head Poll : Will there ever be a rivalry like that of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal? Maybe Never 55 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Shyam Kamal × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी