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Filippo Ganna: Ineos star ready for 'pure suffering' as he reveals Hour Record bid in Switzerland in October

Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) is primed for an “hour of pure suffering” after revealing he will attempt to break the UCI Hour Record in Switzerland next month. The Italian will hunt down the current world record of 55.548km, held by his Ineos team-mate Dan Bigham, at the Tissot Velodrome in Grenchen on October 8 at 20:00 CEST (19:00 BST). Ad “I’m looking forward to the challenge, even though it’s going to be an hour of pure suffering,” said Ganna.

Laver Cup 2022 - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray: What are teams, who is playing?

Context The Laver Cup 2022 will feature two star-studded line-ups for what is an eagerly-anticipated edition of the event at the O2 Arena in London. Ad The event was already a hot fixture on the tennis calendar, but the excitement has gone through the roof after Roger Federer announced that he will retire from tennis in a statement posted on social media. Laver Cup‘I have always looked up to you’ – Williams welcomes Federer to retirement club5 HOURS AGO The 41-year-old tennis legend confirmed that he will bring his illustrious career to a close after the Laver Cup with a remarkable 20 Grand Slam singles titles to his name.

Roger Federer: 9 records he still holds over Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer has decided to call time on his legendary tennis career following his announcement on social media that he would do so at next week’s Laver Cup.

Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams in Spain's Nations League squad

Luis Enrique named potential debutants Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams in his Spain squad on Friday for the Nations League games against Switzerland and Portugal next week, while leaving out Ansu Fati. Iglesias, 29, has been in good form for Real Betis with four goals in La Liga this season, while Athletic Bilbao's Williams, 20, has also been called up for the first time. His brother Inaki Williams was given one Spain cap but opted to declare for World Cup qualifiers Ghana in July.

Mario Balotelli has missed FC Sion training after video of him leaving bar drunk

Mario Balotelli joined the 11th club of his journeyman career this summer.

Switzerland recall Zakaria for Nations League matches

ZURICH : Switzerland recalled midfielder Denis Zakaria to their squad on Friday for this month’s Nations League matches and handed Cedric Itten and Dan Ndoye a chance to make a case for their World Cup selection.

Lionel Messi lauds 'genius' Roger Federer after Swiss superstar retires - 'an example for any athlete'

Lionel Messi has called Roger Federer a «genius» who is «an example for any athlete». Messi took to social media to laud Federer after the 20-time Grand Slam champion announced his retirement from competitive tennis. Ad Federer, 41, said on social media that after this year's Laver Cup — which runs from September 23 to 25 and is exclusively live on discovery+ and eurosport.co.uk — he will step away from tennis for good after a series of injuries and operations.

‘I've always looked up to you’ – Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to retirement club ahead of Laver Cup

Tennis legend Serena Williams has said she «always looked up to” Roger Federer after the Swiss superstar announced his retirement on Thursday. Federer, 41, said on social media that after this year's Laver Cup — which runs from September 23 to 25 and is exclusively live on discovery+ and eurosport.co.uk — he will step away from tennis for good after a series of injuries and operations. Ad The announcement has been met with an outpouring of love across tennis and the wider sporting spectrum, and Serena Williams has been the latest great to venerate the 20-time Grand Slam winner.

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Filippo Ganna: Ineos star ready for 'pure suffering' as he reveals Hour Record bid in Switzerland in October

Laver Cup 2022 - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray: What are teams, who is playing?

Roger Federer: 9 records he still holds over Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic

Borja Iglesias and Nico Williams in Spain's Nations League squad

Mario Balotelli has missed FC Sion training after video of him leaving bar drunk

Switzerland recall Zakaria for Nations League matches

Lionel Messi lauds 'genius' Roger Federer after Swiss superstar retires - 'an example for any athlete'

‘I've always looked up to you’ – Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to retirement club ahead of Laver Cup