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When is Roger Federer playing in the Laver Cup? Will he play with Rafael Nadal? Order of play, how to watch

Roger Federer will take to the court one last time on Friday night at the 2022 Laver Cup in London before he retires from tennis. The Laver Cup sees six players from Europe take on six players from the rest of the world in a race to reach 13 points by winning singles and doubles matches. Ad It takes place over three days where a victory is worth one point on Day 1, two points on Day 2, and three points on Day 3.

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'I gasped' - The story of Roger Federer’s most important shot of his career at 2009 French Open

There was a compilation video released on Roger Federer’s 41st birthday last month titled ‘41 Roger Federer Shots That Defied Science’. You can probably picture most them: glorious half-volley backhands, wonderfully-disguised service return drop shots, forehands down the line, flicked winners on the run, that leaping back-court smash against Andy Roddick. One shot that doesn’t feature in the compilation, or in many other Federer montages, is a shot from the fourth round of the 2009 French Open, a shot that Federer would last year describe as the most important of his career.

Novak Djokovic savouring 'unique' chance to bond with Big Four rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic is relishing the “unique” opportunity to spend time with his Big Four rivals at this week’s Laver Cup. Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are all part of Team Europe. Ad It is the first time the four – who have won all but seven of the 78 Grand Slams contested since 2010 – have played together since the 2019 Australian Open.

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.

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When is Roger Federer playing in the Laver Cup? Will he play with Rafael Nadal? Order of play, how to watch

Williams, Federer, Nadal: Who are the 8 oldest tennis Grand Slam winners?

'I gasped' - The story of Roger Federer’s most important shot of his career at 2009 French Open

Novak Djokovic savouring 'unique' chance to bond with Big Four rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray

John McEnroe says ‘GOAT’ debate over Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will last ‘until the end of time’

Roger Federer trains for final tournament of career in London - in pictures

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer doubles, Andy Murray v Frances Tiafoe: What are dream Laver Cup matches?

Federer expected to close career with doubles match alongside Nadal at Laver Cup