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. 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

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 3-1 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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