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Roger Federer’s career is over: together with Rafael Nadal, the Maestro grabbed the racket for the last time as a pro in the Laver Cup – after which tears fell. Not only with him. SPOX has collected the reactions of the network to the touching evening.
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Federer started himself: “I’ve done it a thousand times, but this time it’s different.”
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Meanwhile, the best players in the world sat in front of the television when they weren’t in the room. The number 1 in the female world has accepted a short night for it.
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And the new men’s number 1, Carlos Alcaraz, completely turned the wheel during the match.
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And then it’s over. A painting that could also hang in the Louvre.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas was one of the first to hug Federer after the match. “This moment wouldn’t have been possible if Roger hadn’t allowed me to dream. I love you with all my heart.”
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“They’re actually holding hands. You couldn’t have written a better script.” (Jose Morgado, tennis journalist)
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Meret Baumann (NZZ)
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The Swiss Tennis Association thanked Roger’s wife Mirka for her support and for lending it to us for so long.
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Taylor Fritz, part of the “Team World” at the Laver Cup.
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“Humble in victory, gentle in defeat. Even in the most difficult moments, he always cared about others, his teammates, opponents, fans, family. The embodiment of class. We will miss you.”
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“Tonight he was talking about Roger, but I will never forget the image of Rafa crying for his friend.”
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“A true legend. Thank you for everything you have given to the world of tennis. You have been and will always be a role model for many, as an athlete and as a person.”
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“Damn, Roger … now I’m walking around with puffy eyes all weekend.”
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“An era like this with Roger, Rafa, Novak and Andy won’t be repeated anytime soon. Absolute giants, not just in a sporting sense!”
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“Who else is not well this morning?”
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And another intuition of an Indian journalist: “Roger Federer to Novak Djokovic: ‘I love you, friend!’ Did he just quit tennis on Twitter? Perhaps his biggest magic trick right after his retirement. “
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