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'We're not crying, you are crying': Roger Federer hugs wife, kids and parents in emotional farewell - See Pics

Roger Federer finally bid adieu to the sport he loved so much on Friday night in London. His career finished with a loss but amid his people, his fans, family and friends. There was an emotional speech, tears and hugs. The greatest players also cry and it was there to be seen when Federer broke into tears and made others to shed a tear or two with him. We bring five special moments from Federer's last dance, which happened at the Day 1 of Laver Cup 2022. 

Roger Federer celebrates his retirement

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Roger Federer celebrates his retirement

Roger Federer left the court on a happy note as every good thing has to come to an end. After many records and wins, Federer said good bye to the sport he played for more than 2 decades. His team lifted him one last time to show how much he meant to the everyone. (Source: Twitter) 

Roger Federer and Mirka crying together

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Roger Federer and Mirka crying together

Roger Federer owes a lot to Mirka. His wife, who quit her own career, to travel with him and took care of his tennis. Federer said, in his farewell speech, that she could have stopped him a long time ago but she did not and she thanked her for that. She later came and hugged him for a long time and the couple exchanged kisses. (Image source: Twitter) 

Roger Federer waving to the fans one last time

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Roger Federer waving to the fans one last time

As a professional player, Roger Federer waved to the crowd one last time. He was more than just a tennis legend. He was more tha the numbers he gathered and the trophies he won. His attitude, behaviour and how he played the sport, with utmost honest and grace, got him fans who are not into tennis. That pretty muchsums up Roger Federer. (Image source: Twitter) 

Rafael Nadal crying for his retiring friend Roger Federer

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Rafael Nadal crying for his retiring friend Roger Federer

They were the longest-running rivals. Theirs was the greatest rivarly. But theirs was the even greater friendship. Federer and Nadal taught the world that you could be biggest competitors on the court but off it, you could still be friends. When Nadal cried for Federer after the Swiss master retired, it made this world a better place to live in, even for a brief moment. (Image souce: Twitter)

Roger Federer hugs his kids

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Roger Federer hugs his kids

Roger Federer, the father took over for some time and the son too.  He hugged his four kids, all of them also crying. Then his parents came and hugged him too. It was quite a moment for the legend. (Image source: Twitter)

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