Roger Federer’s career as a professional tennis player came to an end and he wanted to say goodbye in style, as he showed on his social media. It will be at the Laver Cup in the UK. where he will say goodbye to Rafa Nadalhis main rival on the track for all these years of his career, but a good friend off it, with whom he showed incredible complicity.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer train together at the Laver Cup

The Swiss tennis player has already stated that he wants to end his career with the Spaniard, and so it will be. Both will end the round of matches with a double dispute against Jack Sock and Francis Tifao. “This is a super special opportunity to play with Rafa. It’s a different feeling when you can get on the court and be able to play with Rafa or Novak. So there will be a chance for us to do it again, it will be great.”

“Being a part of this historic moment will be unforgettable for me.. I’m very excited, I hope I can play well, create a good moment and win the match. I look forward to being next to Roger again and that makes me very happy,” Nadal said at a press conference.

Roger Federer with colleagues in tennis / Photo: Instagram

Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer already played together in the first Laver Cup in 2017, which was held in Prague, Czech Republic. The Swiss hopes to end his career with a good game and added:I wanted people to be happy in my farewell And that he didn’t tell me all the time how sorry he was. The fact that it’s in London makes me happy because the US Open was ruled out when I saw it. Serena retired there. This city is one of the most special in my Wimbledon career.”

Meeting for memory

Other tennis greats were with them, such as Novak Djokovic, whom he also met many times on the track, joining his list of rivals, or with Andy Murray, another great tennis player. Together, they posed for the photo in full dress, a photo that became a historic moment, with the whole group together with London Bridge in the background. BUT