Roger Federer: Novak Djokovic pays beautiful retirement tribute
Novak Djokovic has sent his well wishes in an emotional social media post to long-time rival Roger Federer in his forthcoming retirement at the Laver Cup in six days’ time.
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Ramkumar Ramanathan Loses Second Singles vs Norway, Indian Team Stares At Defeat In Davis Cup
The Indian team is staring at a heavy defeat in its Davis Cup World Group I First Round tie after conceding a 0-2 lead to hosts Norway following Ramkumar Ramnathan's loss to Viktor Durasovic in the second singles in Lillehammer, Norway. Ramkumar, the number one singles player for India, failed to live up to expectations as he suffered a 1-6, 4-6 loss to his lower-ranked opponent Durasovic in one hour and 16 minutes on Friday night. After Prajnesh Gunneswaran lost to world No. 2 and US Open runner-up Casper Ruud 1-6 4-6 in an expected result in the first singles, the onus was on Ramkumar to keep India in the tie by winning the second match.
Andy Murray frustrated by Britain’s Davis Cup exit at hands of Netherlands
A downcast Andy Murray admitted he does not know how many more Davis Cup chances he has left after Britain crashed out of the competition with defeat by the Netherlands in Glasgow.
Roger Federer And Andre Agassi's Twitter Exchange Is Wholesomeness Personified
Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer on Thursday announced that he would be retiring from professional sport after the upcoming Laver Cup. Ever since his announcement, tributes have been pouring in on social media. Federer's long-time rival Andre Agassi also took to Twitter to pay his tribute, saying: "Your game and spirit taught us how beautiful tennis can be played, @RogerFederer. Every moment you shared has left us all better off. Thank you, RF."
It was an 'honour to share all these years' with Federer, says Nadal
Rafael Nadal said it was "an honour" to share "amazing moments" with Roger Federer after the Swiss great announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday.