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".
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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.
Australian Daria Saville set for lengthy time on sidelines after knee injury
Moscow-born Saville, who competed under her maiden name Gavrilova until marrying Australian tennis player Luke Saville last year, has been blighted by major injuries throughout her career. The 28-year-old injured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in 2013 and needed major knee surgery that kept her off the women's tour for a long period.
Australian Saville set for lengthy time on sidelines after knee injury
Australian Daria Saville is staring at another lengthy period on the sidelines after the former world number 20 confirmed on Wednesday she had torn a ligament in her left knee while playing in Tokyo.
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.
Struggling Osaka aiming to break slump as Pan Pacific Open returns
Struggling Naomi Osaka admitted Monday that she had gone through "more down than up" this year as she tries to break out of her slump at her home Pan Pacific Open this week.