Roger Federer to play doubles with Rafael Nadal in final competitive match
Roger Federer will partner with Rafael Nadal, his oldest rival, when he plays the final professional match of his career at the Laver Cup on Friday.
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Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer doubles, Andy Murray v Frances Tiafoe: What are dream Laver Cup matches?
The Laver Cup is loaded with stars. As well as the 'Big Four' of Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who is playing his last-ever tournament before retirement, there’s world No. 2 Casper Ruud, world No.
Roger Federer and Serena Williams should stick to retirement plans, says John McEnroe ahead of Laver Cup
John McEnroe says tennis fans would want to see Roger Federer and Serena Williams «play forever», but believes neither player should do a U-turn after announcing their retirements. Federer confirmed this week that he is «definitely» retiring from the sport and would not consider returning to competitive tennis in the future, while Williams subtly hinted she could return to the tennis when asked on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon if she would make a comeback. Ad McEnroe does not think an athlete should go back on their decision after announcing their retirements, but says the decision ultimately comes down to the individual.
Roger Federer says 'I am definitely done' and not planning to make a retirement U-turn after Laver Cup 2022
Roger Federer says he is «definitely» retiring from tennis following the conclusion of this year's Laver Cup. Global sports stars such as NFL legend Tom Brady and heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury have previously announced their retirements from their respective sports before swiftly deciding to make comebacks. Ad However, Federer insists he will not do the same.
‘His level of tennis is insane’ – Daniil Medvedev on ‘ridiculous’ Carlos Alcaraz and being world No. 1
Daniil Medvedev says Carlos Alcaraz’s “level of tennis is insane” as the Spaniard won maiden Grand Slam by winning the US Open to also become the new world No. 1. Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud in the final with the world No.
Roger Federer set for 'great send-off' alongside Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray – Tim Henman
Tim Henman says it is “hugely fitting” that Roger Federer will bow out from tennis alongside fellow ‘Big Four’ stars Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at the 2022 Laver Cup. Federer, 41, announced his retirement on Thursday after a long battle with injury. He last played competitively at Wimbledon in 2021.
‘I didn’t feel much’ – Daniil Medvedev on his reaction to losing world No. 1 ranking to Carlos Alcaraz at US Open
Daniil Medvedev says he “didn’t feel much” when he lost his world No. 1 spot to Carlos Alcaraz after he was knocked out in the fourth round of the US Open. Medvedev was beaten in four sets by Nick Kyrgios, which included an epic first set tie-break that was won by the Australian 13-11.
Roger Federer Arrives In London For His Last ATP Tournament As Player
Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer on Sunday arrived in London for the Laver Cup, which will be his last tournament as a professional tennis player. The Swiss tennis great last Thursday announced his retirement from competitive tennis saying that the upcoming Laver Cup in September would be his last Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) event as a player. The tennis legend is expected to initiate his final goodbye on September 22 with a practice session with Team Europe. In the official event, to be held from September 23 to 25, he will be seen contesting alongside other tennis greats - Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, as well as youngsters world number one Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas.