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Federer and Nadal vs Tiafoe and Sock Laver Cup Highlights: Federer, Nadal go down in Swiss legend's final match
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal vs Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock Laver Cup 2022 Highlights: Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Laver Cup 2022 match between Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal and Frances Tiafoe-Jack Sock on the O2 Arena in London which will mark as Federer's swansong.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal vs Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock Laver Cup 2022 Highlights: Roger Federer wrapped up his superlative professional tennis career at age 41 with a loss in doubles alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup on Friday night. Federer, who won 20 Grand Slam titles, and Nadal, whose 22 are the men's record, paired up for Team Europe and were beaten by Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World 4-6, 7-6 (2), 11-9 at the O2 Arena. Team Europe have already taken a 2-0 lead on Day 1 of the event after winning two singles matches - Casper Ruud beat Sock while Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Diego Schwartzman. Team World however levelled it after Andy Murray lost his singles tie to Alex de Minaur while Federer and Nadal lost in their doubles match.
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In the third match of the Day 1 line-up, Team Europe's Andy Murray will be up against Alex de Minaur of Team World. Can Team World pull one back or will the defending champions soar ahead in the competition with a 3-0 lead?
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Casper Ruud defeated Jack Sock 6-4, 5-7, 10-7 to give Team Europe the perfect start on the opening day of 2022 Laver Cup. Stefanos Tsitsipas then put Team Europe 2-0 ahead with a comfortable 6-2, 6-1 win against Team World’s Diego Schwartzman in London.
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“To be part of this historic moment is amazing and unforgettable for me,” Nadal said during the press conference. “I am super excited and I hope I can play at a good level. Hopefully, together we can create a good moment and hopefully win a match.”
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“I am not sure if I will be able to handle it all but I will try,” Federer said during Team Europe’s post-tournament press conference. “I’ve had some tough moments in the past, being horribly nervous. All these years. This match feels a whole lot different. Playing with Rafa feels really different.”
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score: The perfect way to say goodbye?
The Fedal rivalry has been arguably the most celebrated rivalries in sports history, let alone in tennis. They have faced each other 40 times in the tour over the last two decades, with each considering the other their greatest rivalry and a friend. Hence, it only seems fitting that Federer will have Nadal by his side in a doubles match in his swansong.
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Having played his last competitive match in Wimbledon 2021, Federer was set for a return to ATP tour. He had confirmed his participation for Laver Cup and ATP 500 event in Basel next month. But his continued struggle with the knee injury forced him to make the shocking announcement of his retirement last week. With the injury remaining a concern, he will only play a doubles, tonight, before making way for Matteo Berrittini to replace him for the singles.
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Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Laver Cup 2022 doubles match between Team Europe's Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal and Team World's Frances Tiafoe-Jack Sock on the O2 Arena in London. Stay tuned for more updates!
