"Everyday some new content comes and messes with my emotions" - Tennis fans react to video of Roger Federer’s wife Mirka hugging Rafael Nadal and the rest of his Laver Cup teammates

Tennis fans recently got to cherish the emotional moments during Roger Federer’s farewell ceremony between his wife Mirka and his greatest rival Rafael Nadal.

Roger Federer retired from tennis on September 23 at the 2022 Laver Cup, and his swansong was a doubles fixture alongside Rafael Nadal. The match was followed by a farewell ceremony for the 20-time Grand Slam champion, where many players were seen tearing up - including Nadal and the Swiss legend himself.

A host of touching moments were captured on camera, which set social media awash with emotion. However, many fans had been waiting to watch the video of Mirka Federer hugging all the players of team Europe, especially Rafael Nadal. Although fans had seen glimpses of Mirka approaching the team, the actual moment wasn’t shown live.

The tennis world has now been treated to the long-awaited recording, as one fan who was in attendance at the event shared a clip of the wholesome moment on Thursday.

"Here is Mirka Federer, making the rounds and hugging all the Team Europe boys at the Laver Cup! Yes, there's the Rafa hug, Andy hug, etc. It was so touching," the attendee shared.

Fans were overjoyed at seeing the video, with one stating that the week since the farewell of Roger Federer had been tear-inducing.

"Everytime I think I have recovered from this day emotionally, something pops up and I am back to crying," the fan said.

Another fan echoed that sentiment, describing how the emotions were riding high for the players and also for everyone watching.

"Everyone cried during this moment. Hugging his family and kids, it broke me, it broke everyone who watched, especially the players there. I’ll probably cry again if I see a full video from the mp till the end," the fan noted.

Yet another fan thanked the individual for sharing the most sought-after moment between Roger Federer's wife Mirka and Rafael Nadal.

"The long awaited Mirka/Rafa hug. Thanks for catching it."

Here are a few more reactions from fans:

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Roger Federer reflects on the "lasts" of his career, including doubles with Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer recently spoke to Christopher Clarey of the New York Times, just after his retirement from the sport. The Swiss legend said that he felt "complete" even though he did not draw the curtains on his illustruous career on a winning note.

Federer incurred losses in his final singles match against Hubert Hurkacz at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, and also alongside Rafael Nadal in doubles at the Laver Cup.

"I think I feel complete. I lost my last singles match. I lost my last doubles match. I lost my voice from screaming and supporting the team. I lost the last time as a team. I lost my job, but I’m very happy. I’m good. I’m really good," Federer said.

Despite his losses, Roger Federer stated that he felt like he had a fairy-tale ending - albeit in a unique and unexpected manner.

"That’s the ironic part, is everybody thinks about happy fairy-tale endings, you know? And for me, actually it ended up being that but in a way that I never thought was going to happen," he added.