Tennis legend Roger Federer's career may have ended in a defeat on Friday, but the five-minute standing ovation that followed was testament to the unique, indelible mark he left on the sports, reports CNN.

The adulation of the crowd, seemingly endless rounds of applause and chants of "Roger, Roger, Roger," reduced Federer to tears.

"I enjoyed tying my shoes one last time. Everything was the last time."

Following 24 years of excellence on the court -- more than 1,500 matches, 103 singles titles and 20 grand slams – it was Federer's last competitive match.

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