Federer admits he 'stopped believing' he could come back
Roger Federer said on Wednesday that he decided to retire because he "stopped believing" he could continue playing after a series of injuries.
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Federer 'stopped believing' ahead of retirement as knee injury took toll
Roger Federer has spoken of how injury forced his decision to retire, admitting he had "stopped believing".
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 to only play Friday doubles at the Laver Cup, reveals 'absolute dream' partner for farewell
Roger Federer plans to play in the evening doubles match at the Laver Cup on Friday in what he says will be his final match as a professional tennis player. The 20-time Grand Slam winner revealed last week that he would retire from tennis after this year's Laver Cup which has seen tributes pour in from the world of sport and beyond. Ad Ahead of his Laver Cup press conference on Wednesday morning — which will available to stream on the Eurosport website and app — the 41-year-old says he will only play in the doubles for Team Europe on Friday in his farewell tournament.
Federer says he wants to stay linked to tennis
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, who last week announced his imminent retirement wants to remain connected to "the sport that has given me everything," he said in an interview published Tuesday.
Roger Federer Says He Wants To Stay Linked To Tennis
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, who last week announced his imminent retirement wants to remain connected to "the sport that has given me everything," he said in an interview published on Tuesday. Federer, a winner of 20 Grand Slam titles and one of the best players of all time, sparked a global outpouring of emotional reactions when he announced he would retire after this week's Laver Cup. Last Thursday he admitted on social media that his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on a historic career that had earned him a reputation as one of the most elegant players the game has ever seen.
Roger Federer Laver Cup press conference free live stream - legend speaks for first time after retirement news
Roger Federer’s first press conference since announcing his impending retirement will be free to live stream on the Eurosport website on Wednesday. The 41-year-old 20-time Grand Slam champion announced last week that the upcoming Laver Cup event in London, which is live on Eurosport and discovery+, would be his last. Ad “As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries,” he said in a statement on social media.
‘It’s unbelievable!’ – Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe hail men’s Big Four for their achievements ahead of Laver Cup
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.