Laver Cup LIVE Streaming – Roger Federer LAST match: Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal LOST to Jack Sock & Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-7, 9-11: Finally the ERA has ENDED. Teary-eyed Roger Federer BIDDED FAREWELL to the world of tennis as he lost his DOUBLES match to Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in 3rd SETS. Playing in Doubles with Rafael Nadal, Federer won the first set 6-4 but lost the 2nd & 3rd in TIE-BREAK. Follow Roger Federer’s LAST match & Laver Cup live Broadcast with InsideSport.IN
SOBBING Roger Federer broke down in tears as he bowed out of professional tennis, saying: It has been a perfect journey.
With tears in his eyes Federer acknowledged the crowd at the O2 Arena and ended his glorious tennis career. The Swiss legend gave hug to every member of Team Europe which included three of his all-time rivals – Nadal, Djokovic and Murray.
An emotional final farewell.#LaverCup | @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/lSZb9KfvbN
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022
Team World rally at the finish.
Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe are victorious over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in a doubles clash to remember, drawing the score even at the end of Day 1.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/z0l158ooi0
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022
Team Europe vs Team World is being streamed LIVE on Sony Sports.
I have a practice in the morning but sleep needs to wait tonight. 🫢 One last time @rogerfederer 💪🏼 #LaverCup
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) September 23, 2022
At the end of DAY 1 – Laver Cup scoreline read 2-2 between Team Europe & Team World.
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LAVER Cup Results: Team Europe vs Team World 2-2
Match 1 – Casper Ruud BEAT Jack Sock – 6-4, 5-7, (10-7)
Match 2 – Stefanos Tsitsipas BEAT Diego Schwatrzman – 6-2, 6-1
Night matches, 11:30 PM IST start
Match 3 – Andy Murray LOST TO Alex de Minaur – 7-5, 3-6, 7-10
Match 4 – Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal LOST to Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe – 6-4, 6-7, 9-11
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Diego Schwartzman
Stefanos Tsitsipas started the contest by breaking Schwartzman’s first service game to take 2-0 lead in the first set, from then on the Greek held the upperhand in the contest as he won the next two games to take 4-0 lead in the contest.
Schwartzman managed to make a comeback by breaking Tsitsipas in the next game. However the Argentine couldn’t do much as he lost the first set 2-6.
In the second set, Schwartzman managed to break Tsitsipas’s first service game to take 1-0 lead. However he couldn’t capitalise on the good start as he conceded a break immediately in the next game.
From then on, it was completely a one-way traffic as Tsitsipas won the next five successive games to give Team Europe 2-0 lead.
Team Europe gains the upper hand two matches in.
Stefanos Tsitsipas scores a convincing win over Diego Schwartzman of Team World. #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/PcNVxw1AF1
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022
Casper Ruud vs Jack Sock
Casper Ruud got his team off to a great start for the second successive year as he clinched a hard-fought victory over Jack Sock in the first singles tie of the day. The World No.2 started the match on a p[ositive note as he managed to break Sock in the very second game of the first set to lead 2-0. He then managed to hold on to his serves to win the first set quite comfortably 6-4.
Team Europe’s Casper Ruud claims the first point of the weekend, halting a comeback effort by Jack Sock. #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/3i3qPJVhiZ
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022
In the second set, Jack Sock gave a good fight against the World No.2 as Ruud found it difficult toget a break. Both the players held on to their serves to take the scores 5-5. In the 11th game of the set Sock played some outstanding shots that helped him get a crucial break over Casper Ruud and he held on to his next service game to win the second set 7-5 and took the contest into the deciding 10-point tie-breaker.
The American started the tie-nreak with a 3-0 lead. Ruud managed to get two points soon and leading 3-2, Sock committed a big error as he hit an over head shot straight on the net to level the scores 3-3.
This gave the Norwegian some momentum to claw his way back in the contest and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands as he soon maintained his lead to win the tie-break 10-7 and gave the first point on the board for Team Europe.
A big chat with the big four from Team Europe.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/1n76evjmBA
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022
Just ahead of the start of the match, Speaking to the official broadcaster, Roger Federer said, “I am happy to go first because I am the oldest of the bunch and this is the right moment to go out. Tennis is in good hands and lot of good young players too are coming up. The last few days have been special and It’s an absolute pleasure to have shared the courts with these guys.”
Rafael Nadal on his part said, “Being part of the team is always special. We have been competing with each other for a long time and being teammates changes the perspective a lot and very excited.”
“For me the last few days have been incredible. Just to be on the court with these guys and part of this tournament is really special and looking forward to it,” said Andy Murray who will be making his debut at the Laver Cup.
Laver Cup 2022 teams
Team Europe: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Matteo Berrettini, Bjorn Borg (captain)
Team World: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Frances Tiafoe, Diego Schwartzman, Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz, Jack Sock, John McEnroe (captain)
Laver Cup Day 1 Schedule: All eyes on retiring Roger Federer as he partners Rafael Nadal in doubles, Day 1 matches, timings, TV details, live streaming and complete schedule
just a quick warmup before the gala 🏓 pic.twitter.com/U4udl8hKV4
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 22, 2022
Laver Cup Day 1 Schedule: All eyes on retiring Roger Federer as he partners Rafael Nadal in doubles, Day 1 matches, timings, TV details, live streaming and complete schedule
Where to watch LIVE?
The Laver Cup 2022 will broadcast on Sony Sports Network while the live streaming is available on SonyLIV.
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