Roger Federer just played his final pro tennis match.
Roger Federer is saying goodbye to pro tennis. The 20-time Grand Slam winner took to the court at London's Laver Cup on Sept. 23 with his longtime competitor-turned-doubles-partner Rafael Nadal.
Federer, who has not competed in 15 months, and Nadal lost to Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock, with a final score of 4-6, 7-6 , 11-9. Following the match, the Swiss tennis legend appeared to tear up and waved to the cheering crowd, mouthing"Thank you."Federer wipes his eyes during an interview after his final match.The Associated Press reported the spectators also chanted “Let’s go, Roger! Let’s go!” during the concluding moments of the more than two-hour long match that stretched past midnight.