Tennis stars tweet emotional tributes

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek

Several top men's and women's tennis players, including Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, and Chris Evert among others, gave an emotional farewell to Swiss ace Roger Federer who retired from the sport after losing the doubles match at the Laver Cup in London's O2 Arena on Friday.

Nadal could be seen trying to keep his emotions in check as he sat alongside Federer after their loss in the doubles to the American pair.

World No.1 women's singles player, Iga Swiatek tweeted that her sleep and practice session could wait for this historic occasion. "I have a practice in the morning but sleep needs to wait tonight. One last time @rogerfederer #LaverCup," tweeted the Polish player.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova tweeted, "Beautiful to watch until the very last match. What a way to finish a career. Thank you @rogerfederer."

Belgian tennis great Kim Clijsters tweeted, "Damn you Roger...will be walking around with swollen eyes for the whole weekend," while former Danish star Caroline Wozniacki said, "What an emotional night! One and only @rogerfederer."

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Tweet talk

Iga Swiatek@iga_swiatek:
I have a practice in the morning but sleep needs to wait tonight. One last time @rogerfederer #LaverCup

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