Roger Federer played his last and final match at the September 2022 Laver Cup in London’s O2 Arena. Following this, the legendary tennis player bid farewell to his illustrious professional career. Now, a Roger Federer documentary from directors Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia is looking into the final few days on-court before his retirement. Federer: Twelve Final Days premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival and debuted on Prime Video on June 20, 2024.
When did Roger Federer play his last match?
According to Al Jazeera, Roger Federer played his last match alongside his longtime friend and rival Rafael Nadal. The doubles match took place in the O2 Arena in London on September 23, 2022, during the Laver Cup. Afterward, the then-41-year-old announced retirement from his 24-year-long professional tennis career, stated an Olympics report. The match was Federer’s first since his quarterfinal loss at Wimbledon in July 2021 and a third surgery on his right knee.
Federer and Nadal were part of Team Europe and played against Team World’s Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. A year later, at the 2023 Laver Cup in Vancouver, Canada, Federer recalled his “beautiful” farewell during a sit-down interview with former American tennis player Jim Courier, reported CNN.
Roger Federer shared that his last tennis match and the end of his professional career were “perfect” and “emotional.” Additionally, he claimed that he “misses everything about the game.” The retired star said that the “exciting moments spent on court, the break points saved, winning match points, holding up trophies, walking past fans, taking selfies” are some things he misses the most about the sport.
Did Roger Federer win his last match?
Roger Federer lost his last match at the 2022 Laver Cup, where he teamed up with his on-court nemesis Rafael Nadal. The epic doubles match that Team Europe’s Federer and Nadal played against Team World’s Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock marked Federer’s retirement from the sport. It ended with an epic loss for Team Europe, as Team World won 4-6 7-6 11-9.
Following his last match, Federer claimed it was “a wonderful day” for him. He also got emotional and teared up, saying, “I told the guys I’m happy, I’m not sad. It feels great to be here.”
Roger Federer mentioned how much he “enjoyed tying my shoes one more time” for the last match. He said, “With all the matches and having the guys being here, fans family, friends, I didn’t feel the stress so much.” The 20-time Grand Slam champion added, “I’m so happy I made it through. The match was great, I couldn’t be happier. It’s been wonderful.”
In an interview with People Magazine, Roger Federer claimed that he has taken up more dad duties after his last match and retirement.
The Roger Federer documentary, Federer: Twelve Final Days, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
