Swiss legend Roger Federer played the last competitive match of his illustrious Tennis career on Friday (September 23) night at the O2 Arena.
One of the most loved sportspersons of his generation, Federer bowed out of the sport in front of his contemporaries, family members and fans.
Tears rolled down the eyes of the 20-time Grand Slam champion, "We'll get through this somehow," he said after playing the doubles match for Team Europe with Rafael Nadal.
Nadal, Federer’s longtime rival and friend, also couldn’t hold back his tears as he watched the 41-year-old deliver his farewell speech.
The video of the emotional moment went viral on social media and drew everyone’s attention, including that of Indian batting great Virat Kohli.
Taking to Instagram, Kohli shared the heartfelt picture with the caption: “Who thought rivals can feel like this towards each other. That’s the beauty of sport. This is the most beautiful sporting picture ever for me. When your companions cry for you, you know why you’ve been able to do with your god given talent. Nothing but respect for these 2. @rogerfederer @rafaelnadal.”
Federer and Nadal played the men’s doubles match against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World, and were defeated 4-6, 6-6, 11-9.
