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The day finally came! A scenario that once seemed like an impossible one arrived. Roger Federer retired, and the farewell was a teary mess, not only for the player and his fans but for his rivals too. Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard took to her Twitter to share her favorite picture of all time. It was the one where both Nadal and Federer were crying. Rafael Nadal sat next to him and cried his heart out, along with Roger Federer, while bidding his farewell.

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Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic have changed the face of tennis completely. They carried the name of the sport with dignity and respect into the world.

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Eugenie Bouchard shares her favorite picture comprising Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

It is not a shocker that everybody was an emotional mess while witnessing the farewell of the Swiss Maestro. He gave 24 years of his life to build an astounding career in tennis. Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard tweeted a picture of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer from the Laver Cup.

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The players were seated next to each other, crying while holding hands together. This picture has taken the internet by storm and everybody felt the intensity of the emotions behind it. She tweeted, “My favorite photo of all time.” This picture defines the essence of the bond that the two players share.

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The two players have met each other 40 times on the court with the ratio tilting in favor of the Spaniard. However, their friendship is as iconic as their rivalry and this is visible from the picture itself.

Roger Federer on court for one last time 

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Roger Federer had expressed his wish to play his last match with Rafael Nadal on the same side of the court. And that wish came true.

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The two icons formed a team and played against Team Word, comprising Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. The duo could not clinch the victory, but it was a perfect finish to the glorious career of the tennis legend Roger Federer.

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He has retired with 20 grand slam titles under his name and various other major record-breaking victories, creating a legendary legacy.

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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