Roger Federer Farewell: Indian men’s cricket team star Virat Kohli on Saturday shared the most beautiful sporting picture ever. Sharing the photo of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal from the Laver Cup 2022, Kohli hailed the tennis legends and the beauty of sport. Roger Federer played the last match of his storied career on Friday alongside his longtime rival and friend Rafael Nadal. The star duo played in the doubles match against the Team World while representing Team Europe at the O2 Stadium in London. Follow InsideSport.IN for LIVE updates about Laver Cup 2022 and Roger Federer Retires
Roger Federer Farewell: India batter Virat Kohli shares lovely SPORTING photo, hails Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, says “This is most beautiful sporting picture ever” – CHECK Out
Roger Federer called time on his legendary tennis career with a match alongside Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup on September 23. The star pair lost to the United States’ Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe.
Even though they lost valiantly, it scarcely mattered since Federer and Nadal gave a performance to remember. Federer and Nadal, two of the best players of all time, have a rivalry in men’s tennis that is unmatched. Together, they have won 42 Grand Slam tournaments. And during the course of their 40 meetings, they challenged one another to raise their game to the next level.
Following his swansong, Nadal and Federer hugged warmly as their emotions got better of them. While Federer was crying, the cameras also caught some of Nadal’s tears. The iconic duo, who have provided tennis fans with some spectacular moments over the previous 20 years, couldn’t hold back their tears.
All the Fedal feelings.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/WKjhcADFoe
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 24, 2022
Roger Federer Farewell: Virat Kohli hails Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Sharing the photo of the same, former India men’s cricket team skipper Virat Kohli hailed both legends of the sport.
“Who thought rivals can feel like this towards each other. That’s the beauty of sport. This is the most beautiful sporting picture ever for me . When your companions cry for you, you know what you’ve been able to do with your god given talent. Nothing but respect for these 2,” Virat Kohli captioned the post on his Instagram. He also tagged both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
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India’s spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also shared the photo of Roger and Rafa crying. He posted an Insta story with a heartbroken emoji attached to it.
While India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Twitter wrote: “Endless memories, a role model par excellence and pure class in everything he did. Thank you, @rogerfederer.”
Endless memories, a role model par excellence and pure class in everything he did. Thank you, @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/RUpSPC61Al
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) September 24, 2022
Federer’s illustrious career ended in defeat early on Saturday morning. The 41-year-old could not hold back the tears in front of 17,500 fans at the O2 Arena as he paid tribute to his parents, wife Mirka, two sets of twins, close friends, coaches and colleagues.
For the unknown, the pairing of Federer and Nadal squandered a match point as they were defeated 4-6 7-6 11-9 by Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.
Roger Federer Farewell: India batter Virat Kohli shares lovely SPORTING photo, hails Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, says “This is most beautiful sporting picture ever” – CHECK Out
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