Tennis-Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side

Tennis - Laver Cup - Media Day - 02 Arena, London, Britain - September 22, 2022 Team Europe's Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, captain Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

LONDON (Reuters) - Some of the most iconic moments of Roger Federer's glittering career featured Rafa Nadal across the net but on Friday his great Spanish rival will be alongside him for his final bow.

The 41-year-old Federer, winner of 20 Grand Slam titles and for many the greatest player to wield a tennis racket, is back in one of his favourite cities to bring down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that scaled staggering heights.