Among the highlights of 2022 it is impossible not to mention Roger Federer’s retirement, which was a real blow to the heart for all tennis fans. The former world number 1 played his last official match at the Laver Cup, the exhibition he founded in 2017.
The King has joined forces with his arch-rival Rafael Nadal to face Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock at the O2 Arena in London, before receiving a stunning tribute that made everyone cry. The Swiss had tried a timid return in 2021, playing just 13 official matches and stopping again after Wimbledon.
The condition of his right knee prevented him from continuing to compete at the highest level and his age did the rest. Once his knee gets better, the 20-time Grand Slam champion plans to stage several exhibitions. In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda, Sumit Nagal recalled his first and only match against Federer at the 2019 US Open.
Sumit Nagal on King Roger
“Roger Federer you can call a magician. You don’t know what is coming,” Nagal said when reflecting on one of the biggest matches of his career so far. “That is one of the most annoying parts to play against him that you have no clue,” the Indian tennis star continued.
“Is this guy going to hit a second serve and come to the net? Is he going for a short…
