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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 says he will play just one doubles match at this weekend's Laver Cup in what would be his last ever professional match.
Roger Federer says it will be a «dream» to bow out from tennis playing alongside ‘Big Four’ rivals Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at the 2022 Laver Cup. The 20-time Grand Slam champion is the headline act for Team Europe in his farewell event at London's O2 Arena, with the Swiss maestro set to retire after the evening doubles match on Friday.
Roger Federer said on Wednesday that he decided to retire because he "stopped believing" he could continue playing after a series of injuries.
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.
The 11-time Grand Slam champion Bjorn Borg and his great rival John McEnroe, who won seven slams, have both hailed the achievements of tennis’ Big Four. All of the Big Four — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray — are in London for the upcoming Laver Cup, which you can watch live on Eurosport and discovery+. Ad It will be the farewell to Federer, with the tennis legend having already confirmed that he will retire following the tournament, reducing himself to just exhibitions.
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.
Laver Cup Team World captain John McEnroe has paid special tribute to Roger Federer ahead of the Swiss great’s retirement from the sport. Federer announced last week that the Laver Cup 2022 will be his final competitive event in tennis, saying he will not play in any further Grand Slams or on the ATP Tour after the event, which is to be held this week at the O2 Arena in London. Ad And McEnroe, talking ahead of the event, thanked the 41-year-old for all he has done for the sport, telling him he was the «most beautiful player» he has seen on a tennis court.