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Tim Henman describes Roger Federer in three words after 'scenes I'll never, ever forget' at Laver Cup

Tim Henman has paid tribute to his «great friend» Roger Federer after the tennis legend retired from the professional tour at the Laver Cup. The Swiss superstar bowed out from the sport in hugely emotional scenes on Friday night alongside Rafael Nadal in what were remarkably special moments for tennis. Ad Henman has shared his thoughts on the whole occasion and Federer's exit from the sport, also summing the 41-year-old up and what he has given to tennis as best as he can.

Bhavani Devi to test skills in National Games to prepare for bigger events

The 29-year-old, who won the gold medal in the Commonwealth Fencing Championship last month, will be one of the attractions at the multi-sport event in Gujarat. "I have changed my coach, my technique, my strategies, everything is changed now. We have more important events, like the Olympic qualification in April.

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge breaks own world record in Berlin Marathon victory

By Issy Ronald, CNN

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge Beats World Mark At Berlin Marathon

Kenyan great Eliud Kipchoge has beaten his own world marathon record by 30 seconds, running 2hr 01min 10sec in Berlin on Sunday. At the halfway point the back-to-back Olympic champion in Rio and Tokyo looked set to become the first to officially run under the elusive two-hour mark. But despite slowing slightly the 37-year-old held on to best his own record from Berlin in 2018.