As he entered the O2 Arena for an open practice session, Roger Federer got a long and loud standing ovation. A video with the moment is circulating on social media.
“Massive Standing Ovation as Roger Federer enters Center Court at the O2 Arena for Team Europe’s open practice alongside Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Goose bumps,” said a fan who captured the moment.
Massive Standing Ovation as Roger Federer enters Center Court at the O2 Arena for Team Europe’s open practice alongside Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Goose bumps. #Federer #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/SjCKaDWjhl
— Simon Häring (@_shaering) September 22, 2022
The Laver Cup will be held in London for the sixth time this weekend. With 20-time Major winner Roger Federer bowing out on Friday night, tennis fans will remember it as one of the most momentous events in the Open era.
Federer has chosen Rafael Nadal as his partner in the last chapter of his extraordinary tennis career and will play his farewell match with him. To cap it all off, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are in London, leading Team Europe to the sixth Laver Cup title.