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☆ Americans Tiafoe and Shelton secure Laver Cup title for Team World
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/4] Tennis - Laver Cup - 02 Arena, London, Britain - September 25, 2022 Team World players and captain John McEnroe celebrate with the trophy after winning the Laver Cup Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers Acquire Licensing RightsSept 24 (Reuters) - Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe handed Team World a second successive Laver Cup title after they squeezed past Team Europe duo Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4) 7-6(5) for a thrilling doubles victory on Sunday. The Americans, who met earlier this month in the U.S. Open quarter-finals, found their rhythm to wrap up a final-day victory that lifted captain John McEnroe's team to 13 points and crushed any remaining hopes for Team Europe. Team World took a 4-0 lead on the first day of competition, and extended it to 10-2 over Team Europe by the end of Saturday. This year the Swiss watched on as a spectator as Tiafoe come back to haunt Team Europe with another win. Team World will look to retain their title next year when the event is held in Berlin.

Persons: John McEnroe, Andrew Boyers, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz, John McEnroe's, Roger Federer's, Ben it's, Tiafoe, It's, Shelton, Angelica Medina, Toby Davis Organizations: Laver, Team, U.S, Team Europe, Europe, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Swiss, Berlin, Mexico

☆ Newcomers fire as Team World make strong start to Laver Cup defence
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Tennis - Laver Cup - Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland - September 20, 2019 General view of the Laver Cup trophy before the start of play REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 22 (Reuters) - Defending champions Team World took a 4-0 lead over Team Europe on the opening day of the Laver Cup in Vancouver on Friday, as Ben Shelton, Francisco Cerundolo and Felix Auger-Aliassime all won their singles matches. Argentine Cerundolo claimed his first point for Team World with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. There's a lot of energy," Team World captain John McEnroe said. Home favourite Felix Auger-Aliassime made it a hat-trick of singles wins for Team World with a 6-4 6-3 victory over French veteran Gael Monfils in the evening session. The first team to reach 13 points will lift the Laver Cup.

Persons: Denis Balibouse, Ben Shelton, Francisco Cerundolo, Felix Auger, Aliassime, golf's, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Shelton, Arthur Fils of, Federer, it's, Argentine Cerundolo, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, We've, John McEnroe, we've, Gael Monfils, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Europe's Fils, Andrey Rublev, Shrivathsa Sridhar, William Mallard, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Laver, REUTERS, Team Europe, Rogers, Team, Thomson Locations: Geneva, Switzerland, Vancouver, Arthur Fils of France, Argentine, Bengaluru

☆ Federer vows not to be a stranger to tour in retirement
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 23 (Reuters) - Swiss maestro Roger Federer said he had missed everything about tennis following his retirement last year and vowed to not be a stranger to the tour despite his off-court commitments and the challenge of parenting two sets of twins. "In a way, I miss everything about the game, the exciting moments spent on court, break points saved, winning match points, holding up trophies, walking past the fans, taking selfies," Federer said. I don't have the weight of another match, of another practice where the body is maybe not right. Can't have it all, I've had it for 25 years and it was incredible and I'd do it all over again." "I've made myself a promise that I'll be no stranger to the tour, I'll try to come back from time to time, not all the time, but from time to time," Federer said.

Persons: Roger Federer, Federer, I've, Elton John, Chris Martin, Coldplay, Leo, Lenny, Myla, Charlene, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Laver, Wimbledon, Team Europe, Thomson Locations: Swiss, Vancouver, London, Zurich, Bengaluru

☆ American Sock set to retire after US Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Tennis - Laver Cup - 02 Arena, London, Britain - September 23, 2022 Team World's Jack Sock in action during his match against Team Europe's Casper Ruud Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 28 (Reuters) - American Jack Sock will retire from tennis after the U.S. Open, the former world number eight said on Sunday. Sock, 30, has won four ATP singles titles and 17 tour-level doubles trophies, with the most notable crowns being the 2017 ATP Masters 1000 title in Paris, as well as men's doubles titles at Wimbledon in 2014 and 2018 and the 2018 U.S. Open. He also won a mixed doubles gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics as well as a bronze in the men's doubles. Sock is teaming up with John Isner at Flushing Meadows, with the big-serving American also set to retire after the conclusion of the year's final Grand Slam. "Flushing Meadows since I was 17 and this year's U.S. Open will be the final event of my career.

Persons: Jack Sock, Team Europe's Casper Ruud, Andrew Boyers, John Isner, Sock, It's, it's, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Laver, Team, U.S ., Wimbledon, Davis, Laver Cup, U.S, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Paris, Flushing Meadows, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Roger Federer hopes Rafael Nadal ‘can go out on his own terms’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Christina Macfarlane | Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Tennis great Roger Federer says he hopes his former rival Rafael Nadal can retire from the sport “on his own terms” following the Spaniard’s recent struggles with injury. Nadal hasn’t played competitive tennis since injuring a hip muscle during his second-round Australian Open defeat by Mackenzie McDonald in January. It was an emotional farewell for Roger Federer at the Laver Cup. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have gave tennis fans one of the sport's greatest rivalries. Susan Mullane/USA Today Sports/Reuters“I think the coaching on the tour like we know it I think is difficult for me,” Federer said.

Persons: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Nadal hasn’t, Mackenzie McDonald, Federer, Nadal, Julian Finney, Andy, Murray, Novak, Djokovic, ” Federer, CNN’s Christina Macfarlane, Ellie Goulding, “, Everybody, Borg, Pete, Sampras, Andre, Agassi, Rafa, Clive Brunskill, Pedro Cachín, –, Borg –, Roger Federer's, Matthew Childs, Reuters “, they’re, Stefan Edberg, it’s, Carlos Alcaraz, Susan Mullane, ”, you’re, he’s Organizations: CNN, Tennis, Laver, Getty, O2, Djokovic, Wimbledon, Reuters, USA, Sports Locations: London, Swiss, Wimbledon, SW19, Paris, Switzerland

☆ Roger Federer: What the 20-time grand slam champion did next - Swiss star reflects on coaching his children, the impact of his charity work and that emotional retirement
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Matias Grez | Christina Macfarlane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The chance to be coached by Roger Federer would surely be a dream come true for any young tennis player. Federer’s foundation focuses on providing parents, teachers and communities the tools to be able to give children a strong education. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Roger Federer Foundation. The tearful farewellOn September 23, 2022, Federer took to the court as a professional tennis player for the last time. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played together in the final match of the Swiss star's career.

Persons: Roger Federer, CNN’s Christina Macfarlane, “ I’m, Federer, you’ve, you’re, “, ” Federer, Myla, Charlene, didn’t, ’ ” Federer, ”, –, Lenny, Leo, it’s, Elena Rybakina’s, Rafa Nadal, Nadal, Jack Sock, Frances Tiafoe, Rafael Nadal, Clive Brunskill, Rafa, Novak, Djokovic, Andy, Murray, Borg, John, McEnroe, Rod, Laver, Stefan, Edberg Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, ‘, Roger Federer Foundation, Court, All England, Laver, O2 Locations: Swiss, Africa, Switzerland, Lesotho, London

☆ Federer serves up directions as latest voice on Waze navigation app
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The retired, polyglottic tennis star can offer directions in English, French, or German, and is the first person to record custom navigation in three different languages, the navigation app said on Wednesday. The 41-year-old Swiss offers a variety of motivational messages to drivers, on top of basic directions. "It's drive time - I can feel the adrenaline kicking in already," Federer says in one recording. I'm ready to coach you along the way." Federer joins an assortment of celebrity voices on the navigation app, which Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) acquired for $1 billion in 2013, including pop stars Christina Aguilera and the Jonas Brothers.

Persons: Europe's Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Team World's Jack Sock, Frances Tiafoe REUTERS, Andrew Boyers, Federer, Christina Aguilera, Jonas Brothers, Amy Tennery, Toby Davis Organizations: Laver, Team, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Swiss, New York

☆ Rafael Nadal says ‘a part of his life left’ when Roger Federer retired
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rafael Nadal admitted that “a part of his life left” with Roger Federer when his great rival retired from tennis – with both players left an emotional wreck on court after the Swiss played his last ever competitive match in September at the Laver Cup. “You know you’re not going to live that again and a part of my life left with him [when he retired]. Nadal was overcome with emotion at the Laver Cup when Federer retired. While he did not elaborate on his own retirement plans, Nadal said: “My time will come when it has to come. My life has things equally or more important than tennis.”

☆ Rafael Nadal isn’t confident about World Tour Finals after suffering Paris Masters defeat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rafael Nadal is out of the Paris Masters after being defeated by Tommy Paul – and the Spaniard isn’t betting on winning the ATP Tour Finals, either. 31 in the world, secured a 3-6 7-6(4) 6-1 victory over world No. I had my match in that second set with set and break,” Nadal said after the game. The 22-time grand slam winner, who appeared injured against Paul, added that he hoped to make it to the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy and that he had “nothing to lose.”The prestigious, season-ending ATP Finals run from November 13-20. “Just give myself a chance to enjoy another World Tour Finals, no?

☆ Nadal to return at Paris Masters, says coach
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 25 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal will return to competition at next week's Paris Masters before taking his place at the season-ending ATP Finals, coach Carlos Moya said. He also took time off for the birth of his first child with wife Mery Perello on Oct. 8. Moya confirmed that Nadal would use the Masters 1000 event in Bercy, which the world number two has never won, as part of his preparations for the ATP's finale in Turin from Nov. 13-20. "Before arriving in Turin, you have to play matches in Paris, which are similar," Moya told IB3 TV. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Rafael Nadal says he and his family are ‘very well’ after birth of first child
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Rafael Nadal says he’s thankful for all the messages of support and well-wishes he has received since the birth of his son. Last week Nadal and his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, welcomed the couple’s first child, Rafael Nadal Perelló, and the 36-year-old tennis star took to Twitter on Thursday to give an update on how the the family is doing. After a few days and many messages of affection I just wanted to thank you all!” the 22-time grand slam winner wrote. The Paris Masters is the next major tournament on the ATP calendar, which begins on October 21, while the ATP Finals runs from November 13-20 in Turin, Italy, with Nadal having qualified for that prestigious tournament. Meanwhile Nadal has confirmed he will play Casper Ruud, who he beat in this year’s French Open final, in a series of exhibition matches across South America, beginning in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in November.

☆ The 'raw' photo of Federer and Nadal which captures their enduring friendship
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

Photographer Ella Ling speaks to Don Riddell about the "raw" photo she took of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal holding hands at the Laver Cup after the final match of Federer's career. Source: CNN

☆ Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 28 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic said he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Roger Federer's emotional goodbye to the game last week. Djokovic and Andy Murray - two of Federer's other main rivals - were also present for the 41-year-old's final bow. I also must say I was thinking about how it would look for me when I say goodbye to tennis. "There is definitely one thing that I will wish to have, other than, of course, my family and the close people in my life, I would love to have my biggest rivals and competitors there. "We played the most matches against each other of any other rivalry in the history of tennis," said Djokovic, who missed the Australian and U.S.

☆ Djokovic managing wrist issue, ATP Finals remains his goal
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterHowever, he lost to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime on the final day of competition on Sunday. "I have been struggling with my right wrist for the last four, five days, to be honest. His Wimbledon victory guarantees him a spot in the Tour-ending Finals if he remains ranked in the world's top 20. Djokovic, who is currently ranked seventh, said the wrist issue could be due to a combination of factors. "You always have to generate a lot of wrist action and speed, which could be the case why I have been feeling soreness."

☆ Auger-Aliassime beats Djokovic to put Team World on brink of victory
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Auger-Aliassime produced a masterful performance at a packed O2 Arena, holding off a Djokovic comeback in the second set to clinch Team World's second victory of the day. Earlier, Auger-Aliassime and Jack Sock had come from a set down to beat Andy Murray and Matteo Berrettini 2-6 6-3 10-8. Tiafoe can give Team World an unassailable lead if he beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in the penultimate match. Should Team World, captained by John McEnroe, come out victorious it would be a massive turnaround after they lost 14-1 last year in Boston. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Murray says coaching mere mortals could be a challenge for Federer
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said he hopes Roger Federer will stay involved in tennis as he heads into retirement but suggested the Swiss great is so gifted that coaching other players might prove difficult. The 41-year-old Federer claimed 20 Grand Slam singles titles, ripped up the record books and is widely-regarded as the best player ever to wield a racket. Murray said it had been an emotional night on Friday when Federer played alongside Rafa Nadal in what was his last match. "Was lucky to be here and be present for Friday night," Murray said, although he admitted when he finally decides to retire it might be a less memorable affair. Federer declined to say what his plans are, when asked on Sunday, but said being Laver Cup captain was not on the radar.

☆ Roger Federer closes out pro tennis career in match with doubles partner Rafael Nadal
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Samantha Kubota | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Roger Federer said goodbye to pro tennis Friday night at London’s Laver Cup with his longtime competitor-turned-doubles-partner Rafael Nadal. Following the match, Federer, the Swiss tennis legend and 20-time Grand Slam winner, appeared to tear up and waved to the cheering crowd, mouthing “Thank you.”“It’s been a perfect journey,” Federer said. Roger Federer of Team Europe acknowledges the crowd following their final match during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on Sept. 23, 2022 in London. Hours before Friday's match, Federer tweeted: “I’ve done this thousands of times, but this one feels different. Roger Federer of Team Europe plays a backhand shot during the doubles match between Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on Sept. 23, 2022 in London.

☆ Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

With Roger Federer watching on from courtside at a sold out O2 Arena, the day after his emotional farewell match alongside Rafa Nadal, Djokovic returned to action in spellbinding fashion. U.S. Open semi-finalist Tiafoe was helpless to stop the Djokovic onslaught as the Serb won 6-1 6-3 to put Bjorn Borg's Team Europe into a 6-4 lead overall. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterFormer world number one Djokovic was due back on court later to partner Italian Matteo Berrettini in a doubles against Team World pairing Jack Sock and Alex De Minaur. At one point Federer suggested world number eight should serve and volley, which Norrie promptly did but lost the point as Fritz sent a lob over his head. "If Roger Federer is telling you to do something, there is no chance I'm not going to do it, especially out there playing for Team Europe," Norrie said later.

☆ Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Sep 23, 2022; London, United Kingdom; A tearful Roger Federer (SUI) and Rafael Nadal (ESP) look on after his last Laver Cup Tennis match. Pictures and videos of Federer and Nadal - who shared one of tennis's most enthralling rivalries - crying together after combining for Team Europe in a doubles defeat at London's O2 Arena went viral on social media, leaving their legions of fans highly emotional. Federer, who won 20 major singles titles, played Nadal 40 times in one of the most compelling rivalries across any sport. Loud cheers accompanied Federer and Nadal, or "Fedal" as they are jointly nicknamed, on to court. We approach the life probably similar.

☆ Federer's grand finale ends in defeat
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

After a brief moment of almost silence around the packed arena, the crowd erupted to salute an emotional Federer. During the changeovers the video screens showed some iconic moments of Federer's 24-year professional career with tributes from Nadal and his mother Lynette. American duo Sock and Tiafoe, pantomime villains for the night, tested Federer's reactions with some lusty blows aimed at the Swiss maestro who would have demanded nothing less. The pair with a combined age of 77 and 42 Grand Slam titles between them edged the opening set by breaking Tiafoe's serve. Despite the party atmosphere in the stadium, there was no danger of Federer's farewell match turning into an exhibition.

☆ Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Federer
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterSep 23, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Rafael Nadal (ESP) of Team Europe arrives on court for the opening of the Laver Cup tennis event. Pictures and videos of Federer and Nadal - who shared one of tennis's most enthralling rivalries - sitting on a chair and crying after combining for Team Europe in a doubles defeat at London's O2 Arena on Friday went viral on social media. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"Rafael Nadal withdrew for personal reasons. Federer was replaced by Italian Matteo Berrettini in Team Europe, who were tied at 2-2 with Team World after the opening day's matches. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Tears flow as curtain comes down on Federer's glittering career
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Roger Federer's trophy-laden career ended with defeat on Friday, but for once the result hardly mattered as the Swiss maestro headed into retirement with tears in his eyes and cheers ringing in his ears. Federer produced moments of his trademark magic during a fiercely contested duel and kept his emotions in check. But the tears flowed afterwards as Ellie Goulding sung while a montage of Federer's feats was projected on the black court. During changeovers video screens showed iconic moments of Federer's career with tributes from Nadal and his mother. American duo Sock and Tiafoe, pantomime villains for the night, tested Federer's reactions with some lusty blows aimed at the Swiss maestro.

☆ Federer admits to last night nerves after emotional farewell
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

I (wanted) to be able to have an evening where I do not have to take the mic," he told reporters. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"Maybe you think it's logical that I have to take the mic. In my mind I didn't because I know how impossible I am on the mic when I am emotional. "Weeks ago, for a fact, I was so scared of this moment that it really worried me." "The hard part about the Laver Cup was that tickets were already sold out.

☆ Man sets himself on fire on London tennis court where Roger Federer is set to play his last match
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A man set his arm on fire on the court Friday during a tennis tournament in London to protest the use of private jets in Britain. Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece was playing Diego Schwartzman of Argentina in a Laver Cup match at the O2 Arena when the unidentified man stormed the court while wearing a T-shirt that read "End UK Private Jets." He was carried off the court by three security guards before the game resumed, cellphone video showed. "A man accessed the court this afternoon and was promptly removed by security," an official with Laver Cup said. A man sets himself on fire during a protest at the Laver Cup tennis tournament at the O2 in London on Sept. 23, 2022.

☆ Spaniard Alcaraz plots lengthy reign as men's No. 1
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Spaniard climbed to the top of the ATP rankings this month when he claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows. "One of my goals is to finish (the year) as number one," Alcaraz was quoted as saying by the ATP website. "I have several tournaments before the ATP Finals and we're going to give it our all," said Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic, a 21-time Grand Slam winner, lavished praise on Alcaraz, calling the Spaniard a "great addition" to tennis. Well, he's already realised the Grand Slam champion, so we can't speak about him as future, because he's already a present."

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