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John McEnroe: Team World won't be 'villains' if they spoil Roger Federer farewell with Laver Cup victory

John McEnroe has insisted that Team World won't be «villains» if they spoil Roger Federer's farewell with victory at the Laver Cup. Federer, who has announced he will retire after the event, will play alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal against McEnroe's chosen pairing of Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock on the opening day of action in London. Ad The doubles encounter will be the 41-year-old's final professional tennis match as he prepares to call time on his career.

Manchester United reveal net loss of £115.5 million last season despite increase in revenue post pandemic

Manchester United have revealed a net loss of £115.5 million from the 2021-22 season, despite revenues rising by 18 per cent to £583.2m. The normalisation of revenues after the COVID-19 pandemic, when fans were unable to attend matches, reflected in the figures.

Exclusive: Andy Murray reveals Roger Federer's surprising style in locker room - 'He's very, very loud!'

Andy Murray has recalled fondly Roger Federer's presence in the locker room on tour and revealed «he is very, very loud». Murray lined up with his team-mates from Team Europe to pay tribute to the legendary Swiss star ahead of his farewell doubles match with Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup on Friday.

‘It’s not in my hands right now’ – Novak Djokovic on whether he will play at Australian Open 2023

Novak Djokovic has stated his chances of playing at next year’s Australian Open are not in his hands. Djokovic missed this year’s tournament after being deported and was given a three-year travel ban amid question marks surrounding his vaccination status. Ad Currently, travellers do now need to present proof of vaccination or testing upon arrival in Australia, but a visa is still required.

England World Cup 2022 squad: Who’s on the plane? Who’s still at check-in? Wildcard shouts for Qatar

The World Cup is just two months away, and yes that will never not be weird to type out when you are only in September, thanks FIFA. After a blistering start to the season we are now in the first, and only, international break of the autumn, with managers having one last chance to get a look at players with their national teams before the final announcement has to be made on the 26-man squads on November 18.

Exclusive: Novak Djokovic hails Roger Federer ahead of Laver Cup farewell - 'His greatness will live forever'

Novak Djokovic has paid tribute to his old rival, Roger Federer, ahead of the legendary player bidding farewell to competitive tennis on Friday. Federer has been confirmed as partnering with another of his great rivals and friends, Rafael Nadal, in the doubles rubber on the opening night of the Laver Cup. Ad The 41-year-old is to bow out from the sport after the event at the O2 Arena in London and Friday's doubles match against Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World will be his farewell match.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal confirmed for doubles as Day 1 Laver Cup order of play announced

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will team up together for the doubles match on Day 1 of the Laver Cup. The pair have united before in the inaugural Laver Cup in 2017 and will come together for Federer’s last match before he retires from tennis on Friday night. Ad They will face American duo Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, with the former having played Federer and Nadal in the doubles five years ago.

'I am sad for Harry Maguire' – Giorgio Chiellini says Manchester United 'require too much' from defender

Former Juventus and Italy star Giorgio Chiellini says he feels “sad” for Harry Maguire after the criticism he has faced over the last 12 months. A series of mistakes and poor performances from Maguire has seen him come under scrutiny from fans and he was dropped from Erik ten Hag’s side after Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat to Brentford. Ad Cristiano Ronaldo, along with Raphael Varane and Paul Pogba, reportedly said “Maguire is part of the problem” in February.

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John McEnroe: Team World won't be 'villains' if they spoil Roger Federer farewell with Laver Cup victory

Manchester United reveal net loss of £115.5 million last season despite increase in revenue post pandemic

Exclusive: Andy Murray reveals Roger Federer's surprising style in locker room - 'He's very, very loud!'

‘It’s not in my hands right now’ – Novak Djokovic on whether he will play at Australian Open 2023

England World Cup 2022 squad: Who’s on the plane? Who’s still at check-in? Wildcard shouts for Qatar

Exclusive: Novak Djokovic hails Roger Federer ahead of Laver Cup farewell - 'His greatness will live forever'

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal confirmed for doubles as Day 1 Laver Cup order of play announced

'I am sad for Harry Maguire' – Giorgio Chiellini says Manchester United 'require too much' from defender