Re: Laver Cup 2022 - Day 1: Roger's Last Match (Sep 23)

by ph∞be Sun Sep 25, 2022 12:53 am

Thank you Roger and thank you Cromar for all these great posts.

by **Cromar** Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:03 am

https://twitter.com/Olly_Tennis_/status/1573760635124457472

Novak’s very classy speech about Roger and last night. Fed got emotional again pic.twitter.com/6koGa6soef
— Olly (@Olly_Tennis_) September 24, 2022

by **Cromar** Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:14 am

Warning: This might bring back the tears all over!... Crying

but it's pretty short though. Wink Gif

https://twitter.com/eurosport/status/1573639850171027456

A night to remember 🥰

Thank you and farewell, @rogerfederer #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/2CpUQc5U4Q
— Eurosport (@eurosport) September 24, 2022

by **Cromar** Sun Sep 25, 2022 2:52 am

TRUE FRIENDS!

https://twitter.com/_rafalewis/status/1573718589898620928

Now seriously, Rafa put his life on hold while being distressed, sleep deprived and worried cause he didn't want to fail Roger. He went to London with a torn ab and a pregnant wife who is due in like 10 days, to hold his hand during his farewell ceremony. Is it clicking or..?
— F r a n (Fedal era ) (@_rafalewis) September 24, 2022

Miragegrace @Miragegrace1
Replying to @_rafalewis
"I know all these years they have said they are friends, etc. However, last night gave a glimpse into how strong that bond really is, their professional and personal lives are entwined. They talk about how they have more things to do in the future. I cannot wait for it!"

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by **Cromar** Sun Sep 25, 2022 4:43 am

Roger is happy! Sunny

So, maybe we should too! Smile

Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal Interview | Laver Cup 2022

Published by Laver Cup on Sep 24, 2022

Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal sit down together to talk about an incredible finale to Day 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6_qFDijAac&t=507s

Close caption (that I copied) of Roger's answer to the opening question:

Well guys! Roger, I think it was hard to spot anyone who wasn't crying. Have you seen the most emotional moment of your career?

"I haven't seen the highlight reel of what just went down but I hope somehow not too many people were crying, I don't know, or maybe they.... it feels good to cry sometimes you know, and it was obviously highly emotional on many levels but all on the happy side..."

"I am happy because this is exactly what I hoped for to be totally just content at the end of my career and I am, and so in peace with everything and it couldn't have been nicer with the team and Rafa obviously being there, it's been just so special everything, and finally you name it, teams, it's just been wonderful."

by ph∞be Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:13 am

In that interview one of the most remarkable statements he made was that he is glad he retired first. That he was scared when he watched Rafa and even Andy- he felt he would feel empty if they had left before him. This guy is really remarkable (as if we ever needed anything more to confirm it). Even Rafa said that he kept going because he saw Roger and Novak going on.
Roger's ability to empathise is immeasurable. I hope he stays in the public eye- we need him in these times of hatred and division.

by Marly 103-20 Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:20 am

I totally agree! we saw Rafa’s distress! it’s beautiful but so touching!

by PASDOM59 Sun Sep 25, 2022 12:23 pm

THANKS CROMAR ! Thank you Smiley

J'adore entendre leur positivité après cette " cérémonie " éprouvante , pour RODGER d'abord et pour Rafa !
Je les ai toujours considérés comme " adversaires " et j'ai découvert , un peu tard , toute la complicité qui pouvait exister entre eux deux . Embarassed

by ph∞be Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:58 pm

This is a really special interview with Jim Courier the day after the farewell.

ROGER FEDERER RETIRES: 'JUST SO AMAZING' - JIM COURIER ON WHY LAVER CUP FAREWELL WAS SO 'SPECIAL' AND 'EMOTIONAL'

Eurosport | September 24, 2022

Roger Federer's dramatic and emotional final professional tennis match at the Laver Cup was all the more powerful because his great friend and rival Rafael Nadal was alongside him for the memorable doubles rubber at the O2 Arena in London. Former tennis star Jim Courier was tasked with the big post-match interview with Federer and he has explained to Eurosport why it was all so "amazing".

by ph∞be Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:53 am

^^ Thank you cromar- for tidying it up- I still don't know how to post it properly (to be honest, you have spoiled me and I haven't been trying too hard). Wink Gif

One of the things that struck me about Jim's responses was how much he loves Roger. To say that he felt like he was back in one of his professional matches- that's the amount of focus and control he needed to make it as perfect as possible for Roger. And that this, the next day, his pulse rate was still above 100. He looked so drained.

by **Cromar** Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:20 am

Roger's Last Match and Farewell at the Laver Cup 2022

> ROGER FEDERER SAYS GOODBYE IN A FINAL EMOTIONAL MATCH , THE VERY BEST !!!!

By sensational every day stuff | Sep 23, 2022 (7:03)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzjAoJ-jfBM

> Emotional Roger Federer's farewell interview with Jim Courrier

I'm not crying, you're crying... Tennis great Roger Federer was in tears as he gave his final interview as a professional player following his Men's Doubles loss in the Laver Cup this morning.

By beIN SPORTS Asia | Sep 23, 2022 (8:01)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etbOmO9WJJI

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