Nadal can't hold back the tears as rival Federer bids farewell.

The pair teamed up to take on Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in the Laver Cup on Friday night and the four players produced a match for the ages at the O2 Arena in London.

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Rafael Nadal broke down in tears for his great rival Roger Federer as the 20-time Grand Slam winner bid farewell to tennis.

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Roger Federer hints at future matches immediately after tearful retirement - 'I'd love to'

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The duo were also captured crying as they sat next to one another while two-time BRIT Award winner Ellie Goulding performed.

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