Roger Federer eyes fitting farewell alongside Rafael Nadal

END OF THE ROAD: Roger Federer during a practice session at the 02 Arena, London. The 20-time grand slam champion announced last week that he would bring his professional tennis career to a close after the Laver Cup. Pic: James Manning/PA Wire

Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with a doubles match in London on Friday night - and he hopes it will be alongside Rafael Nadal.

Federer, the 20-time grand-slam champion and arguably the greatest male player of all time, announced last week that he will retire after competing at the Laver Cup.