Federer eyes dream farewell alongside Nadal at Laver Cup
Roger Federer wants to bring the curtain down on his glittering career by teaming up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday.
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Federer on retirement: 'I know it's the right decision'
LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer says he now is at peace with his choice to retire from professional tennis and plans to close his career with one doubles match at the Laver Cup — perhaps with longtime rival Rafael Nadal by his side.
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.
Alcaraz fires Spain into Davis Cup quarters, Italy down Sweden
VALENCIA, Spain : Carlos Alcaraz secured his first win as world number one on Sunday as he beat South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo to send Spain into the last eight of the Davis Cup while Matteo Berrettini helped Italy seal top spot in their group with victory over Sweden.
Laver Cup 2022: Matteo Berrettini and Tommy Paul named as alternates for Team Europe and Team World in London
Matteo Berrettini and American Tommy Paul have been named as alternates for Team Europe and Team World respectively at this year’s highly-anticipated Laver Cup. Alternates are available to compete in place of one of their teammates in case of injury or withdrawal. Both Berrettini and Paul will participate in all appearances and preparations for the tournament which gets underway on September 23 and concludes on September 25, with all the action live on Eurosport and discovery+.
Italy and Germany advance in Davis Cup, Carlos Alcaraz has losing homecoming
Davis Cup last eight, while Britain and France were eliminated and US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz made a losing return to the court. In Bologna, Matteo Berrettini crushed Argentine Sebastian Baez 6-2, 6-3 in 71 minutes and then Jannik Sinner beat Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 to give Italy a winning 2-0 lead in the tie and ensure they would be in the top two places in Group A. Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini then lost the doubles to Maximo Gonzalez and Horacio Zeballos in three sets.
Alcaraz's US Open glory makes him youngest number one
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest ever world number one after the 19-year-old Spaniard won the US Open on Sunday.