At the end 20-time Grand Slam champion retired

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He played Laver Cup as his final tennis event,

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Federer played 40 times against Nadal, they are one of the sport’s greatest rivalries

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“It’s been a perfect journey,” Federer said.

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He played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years,

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Total 17,500 fans at the O2 Arena in London

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When the match and,Federer hugged Nadal,

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Federer, 41, also thanked his wife, Mirka, for her support.

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Some crazy fans paid over $25,000(rumored) for tickets on resale sites,

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