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: 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.
A tearful Federer speaks…
"It's been a wonderful day. I'm happy not sad," he said. "Feels great to be here, and I enjoyed doing everything one last time. Funny enough, with all the matches, fans, family, friends, I didn't feel much stress. Happy I made it through the match. I couldn't be happier."
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Federer and Nadal lose the match.
Federer serves again. Tiafoe hits another razor forehand and it has knocked Nadal down. Match point for Team World. OHHHHH! Federer and Nadal lose the match.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 6-7(2), 9-11 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: 9 a piece
Match point for Federer and Nadal after Tiafoe erred on his forehand. Federer to serve. He will end it with his serve! Lots of emotions there. Not so fast.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 6-7(2), 9-9 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: 2 more points to decide
Federer was quick, but erred on the volley. 7-6 up for Team World now. Bit of Federer magic at the net and it's 7-all. Saw Tiafoe move early and he sent the ball past him towards the empty side of the court. Tiafoe sends a ripping forehand and it hits Federer on his body. Team World lead by a point. Tiafoe errs. 8-all
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 6-7(2), 8-8 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Still nothing to separate the two sides
That was wonderful from Nadal! Touch of class simply! Then comes the ace from Federer. Team Europe in the lead again. Sock responds impressively and it's all square again.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-6 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: OHHHH….WHAT A PICK UP!
OHHHH….WHAT A PICK UP! Incredible reflex from Sock! And Nadal missed by inches. Could that be a match-changing point? They go 4-3 up now. Tiafoe errs after a sensational piece of play from Fedal. Sock is reacting, improvising and is certainly making the difference for Team Europe.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 6-7(2), 4-5 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Team Europe lose three in a row
Federer committed to the return but couldn't time it. Team Europe lose two consecutive points. And then three in a row.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 6-7(2), 3-3 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Early lead for Team Europe
Early lead for Team Europe as they go 3-0 up in the match tie-breaker. London crowd goes berserk.
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Team World wins the second set
Tiafoe lights things up again with that forehand return. Nadal goes the wrong way. 1-0 to Team World. Rafa errs, 2-0 for Team World. Federer pulls one back for Team Europe. Team Europe eventually lose the second set
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 6-7 (2) Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: It's not yet over
Impressive Federer forehand takes Team Europe to 30-all. Another of that, against Tiafoe and its deuce. Tiafoe, with a little bit of luck, gets it right next time. Advantage for Team World. Holds
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 6-6 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Federer's family spotted
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Big, big hold for Team Europe
Brilliant vision from Tiafoe…drills that backhand volley through the gap to go 30-0 up. And soon Team Europe finds themselves in trouble on Rafa's serve. Pulls one back though. And then another. Two greats serves from Rafa! Sock wants to go big with his forehand, but it sails over the baseline. Deuce. Tiafoe's forehand misses the line by the barest of margins. Advantage for Team Europe. Sock…scintillating forehand gives some respite to Team World. Deuce, again. Double fault from Rafa and it's advantage for Team World. Federer hands the advantage with a superb volley. Ripping backhand return from Tiafoe and it's advantage for Team World, again. Tiafoe errs at the net and it's deuce for the third time in this game. Vintage stuff there…sumptuous volley indeed from Sock. Rafa was controlling the rally until Sock pulled off that stunner. Deuce for the 4th time. This game has already gone past the 10-minute mark. Advantage for Team Europe. HOLDS!
Roger-Nadal* 6-4, 6-5 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Not so fast!
Not so fast says Tiafoe and Sock as they hold serve to keep the 2nd set alive.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 5-5 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Big hold for Team Europe
Two incredible serves from Federer. He's still got it, that ability to win quick service games. Rafa took Tiafoe lightly with that forehand return and the American answered in style. 30-all. Tiafoe errs and 40-30 for Federer. Rafa too early with his volley at the net. Deuce. Team Europe converts. Could just be Federer's last service game!
Roger-Nadal* 6-4, 5-4 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Sock steadies the ship for Team World
Sock steadies the ship for Team World. Four apiece in the 2nd set.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 4-4 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Federer-Nadal takes the lead
Holds at 30 and Team Europe takes the lead in the second set.
Roger-Nadal* 6-4, 4-3 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Federer, Nadal break back
WHAT A POINT! Forehand volley goes through the gap and Nadal is all pumped up. Double fault from Tiafoe gives Team Europe double BP opportunities. They had missed the chance earlier in Game 4. Can they do it now? AND THEY DO IT!
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 3-3 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: THAT EFFORT FROM NADAL….!
That would have been the point of the match, of the year even probably! Looked to go around the net on his backhand, just falls short. Tiafoe runs to the other side to hail Nadal for his effort. Hold for Team Europe to give them opportunity in the second set.
Roger-Nadal* 6-4, 2-3 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score: Team World consolidates their lead
Tiafoe couldn't get enough on the backhand overhead and it's chance for Federer and Nadal to break back. Confusion all around, on either side of the court. First Tiafoe and then Federer! Deuce. Sock errs and advantage for Team Europe. Federer shuffled across, made room, but sent it well over the line, He is frustrated. Tiafoe finds the space after Federer goes the wrong way. Advantage for Team World. Holds.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 1-3 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live: TEAM WORLD BREAKS!
Nadal looked for the banana shot, but couldn't find the angle. 0-30 down. What a return from Tiafoe! Break point opportunity now for Team World! Huge second serve from Rafa, but Federer was a bit too early with his return. And Team World breaks. Change in momentum here in the 2nd set.
Roger-Nadal* 6-4, 1-2 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Updates: INCREDIBLE DEFENSE FROM RAFA!
INCREDIBLE DEFENSE FROM RAFA! He just survived Sock's forehand blast twice, went on a forehand-to-forehand battle against Tiafoe before Sock erred at the net. Djokovic seems very excited at that win. 30-15. Ace from Tiafoe and levels the score in the 2nd set.
Roger-Nadal 6-4, 1-1 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Perfect start for Team Europe in the 2nd set
Hold of serve right at the start of the second set.
Roger-Nadal* 6-4, 1-0 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score: Federer and Nadal win the opening set 6-4
Brilliant from Rafa! Created that room for the forehand return…touch of class. Sock moves quickly but sends the return over the line. Deuce. Federer's crisp volley catches the line. SET POINT. AND THEY CONVERT IT!
Roger-Nadal 6-4 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Classy end to the game from Federer
There is that return from Sock! You got to cover that line. Federer moved away hoping Nadal would return, but it was too far and too quick. 30-all. Well played from Tiafoe. Quickly approached the net to target Rafa's backhand and he succeeded. Break point opportunity. Federer forces the deuce. Tiafoe errs in forehand return. Advantage Team Europe. Holds
Roger-Nadal* 5-4 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Another drama-free service game for Team World
This pair of Tiafoe and Sock aren't backing away either. Lovely touch at the net from Tiafoe and they hold comfortably again.
Roger-Nadal 4-4 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Updates: Federer puts Team Europe ahead
Federer serves. Team World have their tactic in place - two shots and drill it at the person at the net. Rafa has missed a couple there at the net. Federer then erred on his forehand return. 40-30. Rafa makes a quick move at the net and he finally achieves his aim.
Roger-Nadal* 4-3 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score: Team World stays in the match
Roger and Nadal are targetting Tiafoe and are making him play as much as possible. Rafa has bee missing a couple. He has been reading it well, but isn't being able to execute those shots. Team World holds at 15.
Roger-Nadal 3-3 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: Team Europe in the lead
Incredible reflex from Federer. Holds at 15.
Roger-Nadal* 3-2 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: Team Worlds comfortably holds
Team World comfortably holds to keep the opening set at 2-all.
Roger-Nadal 2-2 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: WHAT JUST HAPPENED!
He looked in difficulty in the first time, but Rafa was quick with the volley in the second time. WHAT JUST HAPPENED! Federer's return goes through the net and falls on the other side of the net. There's a bit of confusion there. Even at this age he is pulling of things which have never been seen before. Holds eventually!
Roger-Nadal* 2-1 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: Team World holds
Quick response from Sock at the net. Federer then errs on his forehand return. Rafa approaches the net, wanted to get that close angle, but the ball went over the line. Ace to finish the game and Team World holds.
Roger-Nadal 1-1 Tiafoe-Sock*
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: Perfect start for Roger and Rafa
Rafa serves. Double fault to start with. Tiafoe goes crosscourt towards Federer and the Swiss is quick enough to get it past Sock. 15-all. Remember, it is his first match in about 14 months. Excellent return from Rafa there. Meanwhile, Federer's movement at the net is still incredible. Holds!
Roger-Nadal* 1-0 Tiafoe-Sock
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: And so it begins!
Amid the loud cheer from the London crowd and a standing ovation from his teammates, Federer begins his final match of his career with Nadal by his side in the doubles tie against Team World's Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: ONE. LAST. TIME
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: It's time for Federer, Nadal doubles
“Hopefully we can get another in doubles” - Alex de Minaur after his win against Andy Murray.
Crowd begins to boo.
Tim Henman: “You were doing so well.”
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: De Minaur wins it
Alex de Minaur bounces back from a set down to beat Andy Murray 5-7, 6-3, 10-7, helps Team World pull one back in Laver Cup 2022.
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and updates: We are just moments away from Federer's last match
A 10-point match decider to pick the winner of this tie between Murray and De Minaur. Then it will all be Federer. He is already in the stadium again with his doubles partner Nadal.
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score: De Minaur bounces back
Alex de Minaur of Team World has bounced back in style to win the second set 6-3 against Andy Murray. Time for the 10-point decider for this singles tie
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score: De Minaur in the lead in 2nd set
A comfortable hold in the sixth game of the second set and the Aussie leads 4-2 in the second set.
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Team Europe's reaction during Andy Murray match has gone viral
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Federer savouring every moment
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Djokovic's advise to Murray at the end of the opening set
“Great return. Great cross-court forehand. He likes to keep the ball short. He likes the running shot, but stationary isn't good.”
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score and Updates: Murray wins the opening set
That pick-up shot from Murray at the net. Simply astonishing! Djokovic had the best reaction to that. Murray breaks again to take the opening set 7-5
Laver Cup 2022 Live: Roger Federer warming up for his final match
Laver Cup 2022 Live Updates: It's still all level in Murray vs De Minaur tie
An hour long now and its still all level in the opening set at 5-all after both hold their serves.
Laver Cup 2022 Live Updates: Murray being coached by Nadal and Federer.
Big hold from De Minaur as he keeps the opening set alive at 4-all against Murray.
Laver Cup 2022 Live Score: Murray breaks back
OUTRAGEOUS! That backhand over-the-head- return was absolutely stunning from Murray. London crowd has gone berserk while his teammates were left astounded. Murray has been dominating the longer rallies in the match. He breaks to love and its all level in this singles tie at 3-3.
Laver Cup 2022 Live: Zverev spotted in the stand
Alexander Zverev, who has previously been part of Laver Cup and is presently recovering from an ankle injury he incurred in French Open, is in the stand for Federer's last match. Rafael Nadal's family is present as well - his sister and uncle Toni.
Laver Cup 2022 Live: Just the start Team World was looking for
De Minaur breaks Andy Murray in the latter's first service game. Wonderful start and his teammates are all pumped up.
Laver Cup 2022 Live: All set for the Murray vs De Minaur tie
This is the second time they will face each other. The Aussie and Team World member had defeated the three-time Slam winner 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Zhuhai Championships in 2019.