Federer teams up with Nadal at Laver Cup for farewell match

Roger Federer will team up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for the final match of his glittering career, Laver Cup organisers announced on Thursday.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion will play doubles with the Spaniard, who has won 22 majors, at the O2 arena in London on Friday.

Federer and Nadal, representing Team Europe, will face US players Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World in the evening session.

Federer, whose most recent competitive match was a loss to Hubert Hurkacz in last year's Wimbledon quarter-finals, has been struggling with a knee problem and will not play singles in London.

"I'm not sure if I can handle it all but I'll try," said Federer, 41.

"This one feels a whole lot different. I'm happy to have him on my team and not playing against him.

"Playing with Rafa feels really different. To be able to do it one more time, I'm sure it will be wonderful and I'll try my very best.

"I'll enjoy it but it will be very hard."

Nadal said he was looking forward to an "unforgettable" match alongside his Swiss rival.

"One of the most important, if not the most important players in my tennis career is leaving," the Spaniard said.