Roger Federer plays last doubles match with Rafael Nadal at Laver Cup: How to watch, stream, TV channel, time

Roger Federer is pairing up with Rafael Nadal as he plays the final ATP match of his career at the Laver Cup on Friday as they represent Team Europe. The draw, announced Thursday, has them playing against Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock representing Team World.

The event is taking place in London, which is identical city in which Federer has registered eight Wimbledon singles titles, an all-time men’s record. The 20-time Grand Slam champion said he’ll only play one match, and that 26-year-old Matteo Berrettini from Italy will take his place for the remainder of the competition. This is because of Federer’s ongoing injury issues. 

How to watch Federer/Nadal vs. Sock/TiafoeDate: Sept. 23 Time: *3:30 p.m. ET (following the conclusion of the prior match)Location: The O2 Arena in LondonWatch: Tennis ChannelStream: fuboTV (try for free)

Friday may not be the first time Nadal and Federer find themselves on the same side of the court. They played together at the first actual Laver Cup in 2017, and Sock was once also one of their opponents. Before that, they had only practiced together once, because, as Federer said back then, they were “all the time and perpetually be rivals” so long as they were both are active. 

All through their 2017 press convention, Nadal said that the inaugural Laver Cup was once an “ideal” day to in any case play together. Now, it’s tough to argue that the same can’t be said approximately Friday’s match. 

On Thursday’s press convention, Nadal described their tennis relationship as a “friendly rivalry” and said seeing Federer leave would possibly not be easy.

“The next day is going to be a special object,” Nadal said. “I think a very difficult one. It’ll be difficult to maintain everything particularly for Roger without a doubt, for me too. One of the vital important players, whether not an important player in my tennis career is leaving. This moment is going to be difficult. Of class lesson, I am super excited and grateful to play with him.”

In complete, Federer and Nadal have met 40 times over the class lesson of their careers, 14 of those in Grand Slams. They gave fans immediate classics such as the 2008 Wimbledon Last. 

The third member of the Big Three of men’s tennis, Novak Djokovic, can be participating this weekend. The Serbian veteran played against Federer on 50 occasions. He said he understands that this weekend is a competition, but that there’s no doubt Federer is an important storyline on everyone’s brain.

“Most of us have watched and admired Rogers’ success and achievements… we will be able to do our best to contribute to the team and have a good performance, but at the same time, marvel and celebrate his career because he deserves it in an effective way,” Djokovic said.

Federer and Nadal are set to play on Friday’s night session, which begins at 2 p.m. ET. Their match is likely to begin around 4 p.m. ET. The match will be to be had on the Tennis Channel. 


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