11 incredible photos from Roger Federer's emotional farewell to tennis

Roger Federer.Reuters/Andrew Boyers

• Roger Federer played his final ever tennis match on Friday at the Laver Cup.
• The occasion was an emotional one for him, his colleagues, his family, and his fans.

Federer teamed up with Rafael Nadal for his last ever match.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were all smiles during their doubles match.      Getty/Clive Brunskill

The pair lost, but Federer still put on a showcase for the fans.

Classic Federer.      Getty/John Walton

Which cheered his every shot.

Roger Federer.      Getty/John Walton

Come the end, the Swiss star couldn't contain his emotions.

Roger Federer.      Getty/Glyn Kirk

There were plenty of tears.

Roger Federer.      Getty/Clive Brunskill

Including from Nadal.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal.      Getty/Julian Finney

Two tennis legends.

Roger Federer, Rod Laver.      Getty/Clive Brunskill

Federer thanked his wife, Mirka, in his post-match speech.

Roger Federer and his wife, Mirka.      Getty/Clive Brunskill

As well as his fellow players.

What a team.      Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Who then lifted him in the air.

Roger Federer was lifted in the air by the rest of Team Europe after his match.      Getty/Glyn Kirk

Before he said a final farewell to his fans.

Roger Federer waves to the crowd at the O2 Arena.      Getty/Clive Brunskill