'Fedal forever!': Internet moved after Roger Federer cries with friend and rival Rafael Nadal while bidding adieu
LONDON, ENGLAND: Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer bid adieu to the international tennis circuit after playing his last match on the ATP tour on Friday, September 23. He teamed up with his close friend and one of his greatest rivals, Rafael Nadal, who is a legend in his own right, to take on Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. The four players produced a match for the ages. Federer's vintage shots and classic timings alongside his friend for the last time was a treat to watch for the packed passionate crowds at London's O2 arena.
However, the iconic duo fell short by a scoreline of 6-4, 6-7(2), 9-11 and pictures and videos of Federer breaking down in tears in the post-match interview have flooded social media. The Swiss mastero was in tears shortly afterwards, not due to the result, but because of the people he could share the moment with. Nadal, who was listening to Federer speak, was also teary-eyed. He wept as they embraced one another in the middle of the court and the 20-time major winner shared a moment with the rest of the players from both teams.
