Rafael Nadal intending to play on despite chronic injury
Rafael Nadal says he will not retire yet from tennis after receiving an award from Spain's King Felipe at Alcala de Henares University, near Madrid.
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Laver Cup 2022: What can the John McEnroe-led Team World do in London to land their first title?
Fifth time lucky for Team World? As the 2022 Laver Cup approaches, Team Europe — the reigning champions — are in the enviable position of having won every one of the four previous editions, including a 14-1 thrashing in Boston last year. Ad With Roger Federer set to take part in his last-ever competitive tennis event before retiring, the legendary Swiss will be desperate to go out on the high of winning the tournament he helped found, but Team World have one of their strongest line-ups in the event's history and could spring a shock.
‘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.
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.
Commentary: A true champion, Roger Federer's legacy of greatness and grace will be missed
SINGAPORE: I used to root against Roger Federer whenever he glided across my television screen.
'It's the aura he has' - F1 driver Carlos Sainz in awe of Tiger Woods for changing 'the history of his sport'
Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has revealed Tiger Woods is the sporting idol he is most desperate to meet. Sainz is a star of his own sport and drives for the fabled Ferrari team, but admitted he would be in awe if he ever got to meet 15-time golf major winner Woods. Ad “He's the only guy that I think I would be nervous meeting,” Sainz told the New York Times.
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+.