"I kind went numb" - Sock explains emotions after beating Federer in final match
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Jack Sock explained how he felt after beating Roger Federer in his final career match at the 2022 Laver Cup.
Sock teamed up with Frances Tiafoe to beat Rafael Nadal and Federer in the Swiss legend's final career match in London. It was an entertaining match, with both teams producing some great shots.
Federer and Nadal lost the doubles match, but only a few seconds later, they likely forgot the loss as the whole arena celebrated the Swiss Maestro's career. On the other hand, Sock and Tiafoe could celebrate the point that they earned for their team.
Sock spoke about how he felt after beating Federer and Nadal. The American player admitted that it was an incredible experience to be a part of last Federer's match.
"It was super fun to just be a part of that match. I think we are going to be forever grateful to be a part of the GOAT’s final match. While playing, it felt like a match."
"Settled in while we were all bawling our eyes out there afterwards, but during the match, felt like a competitive match. I’ve got, you know, the opportunity to play him a few times in Laver Cup, and that team before, so brought back some memories of that, which was exciting."
Sock and Tiafoe both played against Federer on the singles court before, and they both lost all of their matches. This time, they were on a doubles court, and they tried to use the energy from the crowd, which was against them, to their advantage.
"Tiafoe and I played him together for the first time, trying to bring crazy energy. Obviously had 99.9% of the crowd against us. But it was super fun to just be a part of that match."
"But I don’t think it settled in until after. When I hit that last shot and realized it was over, it was, like, kind of went numb."
