“Savoring the Moment”: Roger Federer Seen With Pensive Last Racket Grip From Laver Cup 2022, Breaks Hearts

Roger Federer bid adieu to tennis after playing one final match at the 2022 Laver Cup. A video shot at last year’s team event showed him in a period of solitude with no one around. The legend can be seen adjusting his racket grip in a quiet moment. Fans reacted wistfully as the clip resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter).

Federer brought the curtains down on an illustrious career in 2022 at a tournament he formulated. The farewell was extremely touching, as emotions and tears flowed freely. Amid all the noise, the video captured Federer enjoying a moment by himself and savouring his final minutes as an active player. Fans could not hold back their nostalgia and sadness after the video came up again.

Pensive Roger Federer video from his retirement match resurfaces

After making his debut in 1998, Federer revolutionized tennis throughout his 24-year-long career. He dominated the sport like no one ever had before while also earning a legion of loyal fans. Words like elegant, classy, sophisticated, etc., were used to describe his gameplay. With 20 Grand Slams, he held the record for the most titles for a long time before two certain names came along. Federer ushered in the era of change from the 90s, taking over the baton from the likes of Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.

Federer’s era came to an end in 2022. Not having played after the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, he announced that he would return for one final time in the 2022 Laver Cup. It became the biggest news of the Cup, sending viewership and ticket demand skyrocketing. All of the world’s eyes were on the tournament but Federer had a quiet, alone moment to take it all in.

In a short clip re-shared by a popular tennis account, he was seen pensively adjusting his racket grip by himself. The Swiss legend, about to play the final match of his career, probably the savoured the last time working with his equipment without any disturbances.

Roger Federer teamed up with Rafael Nadal for a legendary final match. The iconic pair represented Team Europe in a Laver Cup Day 1 doubles fixture. They lost the match, but it will always live on in the memories of fans. Tennis lovers clearly have not forgotten Federer’s final day as a player. Their reactions to the resurfaced video were full of nostalgia and heartache.

Fans react to Federer video from 2022 Laver Cup

Federer continues to be one of the most loved athletes across sports. Considered one of the most likeable players, the love from fans has not reduced even after his retirement. Viewers still miss seeing the icon on the court and watching the resurfaced clip made many miss him even more. Fans on X reacted emotionally to the video.

One user rightly likened Federer’s racket to a weapon, saying he was remembering all the opponents he ‘slayed’ over the years.

Some users called Federer and his racket ‘friends’.

Federer may have left the court but remains involved with tennis in various capacities. Currently, he is travelling with one of his sponsors, Uniqlo for holding training programmes for young juniors ahead of major tournaments. The legend will not stop giving back to the sport that has given so much to him.