McEnroe upbeat on future of tennis despite Federer exit
John McEnroe says Roger Federer and Serena Williams are "irreplaceable" but that tennis "goes on no matter what" as the Swiss prepares to play his final match on Friday.
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Exclusive: 'It is incredible' - Roger Federer partnering Rafael Nadal at Laver Cup 'epic' says John McEnroe
John McEnroe has not held back in hyping up what we are about to witness as Roger Federer prepares to bow out from tennis alongside his great rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup. Federer and Nadal will join forces for Team Europe in the hotly-anticipated doubles rubber on Friday night at the O2 Arena in London with the 41-year-old Swiss superstar set to retire from competitive tennis after the event.
John McEnroe: Team World won't be 'villains' if they spoil Roger Federer farewell with Laver Cup victory
John McEnroe has insisted that Team World won't be «villains» if they spoil Roger Federer's farewell with victory at the Laver Cup. Federer, who has announced he will retire after the event, will play alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal against McEnroe's chosen pairing of Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock on the opening day of action in London. Ad The doubles encounter will be the 41-year-old's final professional tennis match as he prepares to call time on his career.
Federer teams up with Nadal for doubles match to end prolific career
The 20-time Grand Slam champion will play doubles with the Spaniard, who has won 22 majors, at the O2 arena in London on Friday.
John McEnroe says ‘GOAT’ debate over Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will last ‘until the end of time’
John McEnroe does not believe the men’s “GOAT” race will be decided by the number of Grand Slam victories, even if Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic go on to win five more majors. Speaking to Eurosport ahead of the Laver Cup, Team World captain McEnroe – himself a seven-time Grand Slam champion – was joined by old rival and Team Europe captain Bjorn Borg to discuss Federer’s impending retirement.
Roger Federer wants to team up with Rafael Nadal in doubles for ‘beautiful moment’ at Laver Cup farewell
Roger Federer hopes for «one more beautiful moment” alongside Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup, telling Eurosport's Barbara Schett that he wants to line up alongside his great friend and rival in the doubles at the event. The Swiss is set to retire after the Laver Cup this weekend in London and confirmed on Wednesday that he will most likely compete just in the doubles.
Retiring Roger Federer eyes fitting farewell alongside Rafael Nadal at Laver Cup
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.
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.