Roger Federer’s last match: Reactions and tributes pour in from players, fans and world of tennis

Roger Federer bid farewell to his professional tennis career at the age of 41 with a loss in doubles alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup 2022.

Roger Federer of Team Europe in action. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES FOR LAVER CUP

Roger Federer bid an emotional farewell to his professional tennis career at the age of 41 with a doubles loss alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup on Friday night.

Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, and Nadal 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.

Last week, Federer announced his retirement from tennis after the Laver Cup.

Here is how the world of tennis reacted after Federer’s last match.

An emotional final farewell.#LaverCup | @rogerfedererpic.twitter.com/lSZb9KfvbN

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022

Humble in victory, gracious in defeat. Even in the toughest moments, always looking out for others, his teammates, opponents, fans, family. The epitome of class. You will be so very missed @rogerfederer 👏👏

— Marin Cilic (@cilic_marin) September 24, 2022

What an emotional night! One and only @rogerfederer ! 🙌🏼

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) September 23, 2022

🙏🏼 legend @rogerfederer#RForever

— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) September 23, 2022

No words… only emotions…😢😢😢😢

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) September 23, 2022

Wow… 💔
Thanks RF

— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) September 23, 2022

This moment would not have been possible if Roger didn't give me the opportunity to dream. I owe this moment to him!

Love you with all my heart ❤️ https://t.co/QCv9aaCiqh

— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) September 24, 2022