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ONE YEAR AGO TODAY, a sporting legend, Roger Federer, retires.
In fitting fashion, the Swiss legend chooses his biggest rival, Rafael Nadal, to play alongside him in a doubles match, to conclude his career.
Rafa was one of the very first people Roger told of his plans to retire, right after his family and team. 🥹
While Roger and Rafa were both far from their best, with the former having the knee issues which caused him to retire, and the latter with abdominal issues that had plagued him for a few months, they still produced some magic, one last time.
Federer even hit the ball BETWEEN the net post and the net (somehow?!).
This led to some fans trying to RECREATE this unorthodox piece of magic, including this guy (whose name I can’t remember, but I’ll credit him if someone has his @)
HILARIOUS.
Unfortunately, Federer and Nadal lost.
I’ll always remember that feeling when Team World made the pass on match point, marking the end of Roger’s career. Heartbreaking.
His speech was no less emotional.
As soon as he mentions Mirka, he bursts into tears 🥹
This photo by @EllaLing23 won Sony's ‘ITPA Photo of the Year award’.
Not just Nadal and Federer somewhat uncontrollably crying, but the slightly younger Djokovic also feeling the moment.
A day I’ll never forget.
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