Laver Cup 2022 Live Updates: Tennis legend Roger Federer final professional match got underway as he teamed up with Rafael Nadal for Team Europe to take on Team World’s Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in a doubles match in the Laver Cup. Both pairs have cancelled out each other in the first set so far. Federer had last week announced the Laver Cup would be his final professional tournament. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, dogged by a knee injury, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals and last week announced his retirement at the age of 41. The Swiss great has enjoyed a storied rivalry with the Spaniard over nearly two decades and together they have won 42 Grand Slam singles titles in a golden era for the men’s game. The pair played 40 times, including in nine Grand Slam finals, with Nadal holding a 24-16 winning record, but this time they will be on the same side of the net in the Ryder Cup-style event. The six-strong Team Europe also includes Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray — the other two members of the so-called “Big Four” — in a fitting climax to Federer’s career.
Here are the LIVE Updates of Laver Cup 2022 match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal vs Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe
03:09 AM – Wait for the first break continues
Despite some hiccups, Federer holds his serve and Team Europe now lead 4-3. Sock to serve up next.
03:00 AM – Nadal hols his serve again
Nadal struggles with his first serve but he holds his serve, somehow. Some good points won by Federer on the net.
02:52 AM – Federer holds his serve
Federer also holds his serve. A few net points, a vicious ace and an error from Tiafoe. 40-30
02:45 AM – Nadal holds serve. Team Europe lead 1-0
Nadal holds his serve. Team Europe take an early 1-0 lead. Tiafoe to serve next for Team World.
02:43 AM – The match is underway
The action begins after a long wait. Nadal to serve first.
02:23 AM – The Calm before the storm
Roger Federer’s final match will start shortly. He and Rafael Nadal face Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock.
02:18 AM – De Minaur beats Andy Murray
Alex de Minaur beats Andy Murray 6-7, 6-3, 10-7. Team Europe lead 2-1 on Day 1.
01:59 AM – De Minaur takes the second set
Alex de Minaur takes the second set 6-3 against Murray. Off to the decider
01:12 AM – Murray wins first set
Murray takes the first set 7-5, after almost an hour of tennis. Relentless stuff from both players. Advantage Team Europe.
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12:51 AM – Murray taking on De Minaur
Andy Murray of Team Europe is currently taking on Team World’s Alex de Minaur. He leads the Australia 6-5 in the first set.
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