I needed to be the one to hold the piece together, it was my job. Because I knew if I lost it, it would be very difficult to get back on track. “I had to go to a place that I probably haven’t gone to since I played tennis – to focus, concentrate, and numb myself to my surroundings. The American also suggested it was one of the toughest things he has had to do since he retired as a professional player. So it was an amazing moment to be a part of.” “I figured he would be emotional but I wasn’t anticipating that much emotion from him and from everyone else involved, especially Rafa. “I felt a lot of pressure to get it right because like everyone, I love Roger and I wanted him to have the moment the way he wanted to have it,” said Courier. The Swiss is one of the greatest to ever play the sport and the emotions he showed at the end resonated with fans across the world.Ĭourier said he had to prepare himself thoroughly to get the interview just right. In an interview with Eurosport, Courier spoke about how challenging it was for him to conduct the on-court interview with Federer immediately after the latter’s final match in London. #LaverCup | /Ks9JqEeR6B- Laver Cup September 23, 2022 If there's one thing you watch today, make it this. The duo go back a long way and have given fans a number of unforgetabble on-court interactions over the years. The 41-year-old played his final competitive match alongside his great rival and friend Rafael Nadal, with both players in tears after the match as Federer bid goodbye to the sport.įederer tried his best to hold back tears and shared his thoughts at the end of the match, with former world No 1 Jim Courier asking him some questions on the court. Roger Federer drew curtains on his glittering career at the 2022 Laver Cup on Friday and the Swiss legend’s emotional farewell speech will surely be remembered for a long time. ‘We’re not equipping young people with the evolved skills needed for new jobs’: Avik Chanda.Manipur: All 10 Kuki MLAs, civil society groups decide against dialogue with Biren Singh government.How KJ Yesudas cast a spell on Hindi film music.Srinagar is readying for the G20 with dressed-up security bunkers and peacock murals.History revisited: How Tughlaq’s currency change led to chaos in 14th century India. Jailed, suspended, fired: How teachers in UP have paid a price for Hindutva campaigns against a song.Mythological fiction: This tale of love and revenge tells how Ramabhadra became Parashurama.Nepal takes a leaf out of Sri Lanka’s book, considers exporting crop-raiding monkeys.No dating, marriage or childbirth: Why South Korean women are done with men.Tracing the culinary history of Kochi’s breudher bread.‘Wisdom of babus’: Modi supporters are blaming bureaucracy – not BJP – for a new controversial tax.How Dabur went from a small manufacturing outlet in Kolkata to a brand in over 100 countries.
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