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☆ 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.

☆ 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.

☆ Roger Federer: His incredible career in photos
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Dave Lucas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia's first wartime mobilisation since World War Two on Wednesday, shocking his countrymen with what Western countries described as an act of desperation in the face of a losing war.

☆ Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled, says McEnroe
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Federer, who owns 20 Grand Slam singles titles including a record eight at Wimbledon, announced last week that he would be calling time on his career because of a persistent knee injury. "Obviously there is a void that will never be filled," McEnroe told reporters at a pre-event news conference. The American said Federer's four Grand Slam titles after turning 30 was an incredible achievement. Asked if he could offer Federer and retirement advice, McEnroe said: "He doesn't need my advice. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Laver Cup match briefly halted after protester sets arm on fire on court
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The man, protesting about the use of private jets in Britain, sat down and lit a substance on his arm during the match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman. Security personnel acted quickly to drag the man off the court before play resumed following a quick check to make sure the court surface had not been damaged. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"A man accessed the court this afternoon and was promptly removed by security," a Laver Cup official said. The man, who made his protest during the second set of the match, wore a T-shirt with the slogan "End UK Private Jets". read moreRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Martyn Herman in London and Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha Sarkar and Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Fans flock to pay homage to Federer
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Federer has not played a competitive match since last year's Wimbledon and Carvallares said the news that he was ending his golden career was sad, but expected. GLOBAL APPEALWhile many fans came from Europe, Federer's unique appeal spans the globe. "I think his connection with the fans is something I don't think any other player will have for a while. Swiss student Aurille von Ruht said the finale, with Nadal, was the perfect way for Federer to go out. "Rafa and Roger are two beautiful players and two beautiful people, so I'm happy Roger gets to finish like this."

☆ Greatness Skipped a Generation During Tennis’s ‘Big Three’ Era
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The era of the “Big Three” in men’s tennis ended last week with a farewell post on Roger Federer’s Instagram account. To tell you how long he had been around, Federer had 16 major titles by the time Instagram was invented. During that time, the Big Three delayed the question of who might succeed them simply by sticking around. Federer won an Australian Open at age 37. Nadal and Djokovic—36 and 35, respectively—took three of the four Grand Slam tournaments this season.

☆ Federer and Nadal team up for doubles on Friday at Laver Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Swiss icon Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his glittering career by teaming up with great rival Rafa Nadal at the Laver Cup on Friday. The 41-year-old announced last week that the team event being played at London's O2 Arena would be his last. Federer cut a relaxed figure as he sat with his European team mates including 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and three-time major winner Andy Murray. "I'm not sure if I can handle (all the emotions) but I will try," Federer, whose presence had fans flocking to watch practice sessions on Thursday, said. "To be able to do it one more time, I'm sure it will be wonderful and I'll try my very best."

☆ Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic hailed the retiring Roger Federer as one of the greatest athletes of all time and said he would leave a lasting legacy for the world of tennis. Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, has struggled with injuries in recent years and said last week that he would end his career after the Laver Cup in London. Djokovic beat Federer in four major finals including at Wimbledon in 2019, the Swiss's last Grand Slam final. This week's Laver Cup will be the first time that Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic are playing together in an event since the 2019 Australian Open. "It's great we will have a chance to spend some quality time off the court together," Djokovic told Eurosport.

☆ Roger Federer Takes the Court One Last Time
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Fruhlein Chrys Econar | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

It would take another two years, in 2003, for him to win his first Grand Slam at the All England Club, his first of eight at the tournament. Alex Livesey/Getty Images

☆ Tennis legend Roger Federer on his proudest moment, next steps
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTennis legend Roger Federer on his proudest moment, next stepsTennis star Roger Federer spoke to CNBC's Tania Bryer ahead of The Laver Cup where he will play his last professional match.

☆ I won't become a tennis ghost, says Federer, ahead of final bow
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I just wanted to let the fans know I won't be a ghost. It's funny, I spoke about Bjorn Borg, he didn't return to Wimbledon for 25 years and that hurts every fan," Federer said of the 11-time major winner who quit tennis aged 26. Having not played competitively since losing in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon last year, Federer will make his final bow with a doubles match, possibly alongside great rival Rafa Nadal. Having Bjorn Borg on the bench with me when I walk out is going to be something that is beyond cool and I felt that was something really nice. He claimed 103 career titles, second only to Jimmy Connors, and spent a record 237 consecutive weeks as world number one from 2004 to 2008.

Roger Federer has said he is "definitely done" playing professional tennis and has no plans to come out of retirement after announcing last week that he was quitting the sport. "Serena seems to be wavering a little," she said, referencing tennis star Serena Williams. I am definitely done," Federer, the winner of 20 major singles titles, responded. Federer announced his retirement from tennis last Thursday. Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, while Djokovic has claimed 21 major trophies.

Inside the abbey, lines of scripture were set to music that has been used at every state funeral since the early 18th century. Those who had camped out in nearby streets were watching the service on smartphones, while hush descended along the Mall, one of London's grand ceremonial boulevards, as the funeral service was relayed live through loudspeakers. 1/35 The funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. The 40th sovereign in a line that traces its lineage back to 1066, Elizabeth came to the throne in 1952, Britain's first post-imperial monarch. "Queen Elizabeth II was without any shadow of a doubt the best known figure in the world, the most photographed person in history, the most recognisable person," historian Anthony Seldon told Reuters.

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterPin-drop silence fell over London's Hyde Park nearby as thousands of people, who for hours had picnicked and chatted, went quiet the second the queen's coffin appeared on screens erected for the occasion. Inside the abbey, lines of scripture were set to music that has been used at every state funeral since the early 18th century. Among those walking behind the casket was the queen's great-grandson and future king, nine-year-old Prince George. Those who had camped out in nearby streets were watching the service on smartphones, while hush descended along the Mall, one of London's grand ceremonial boulevards, as the funeral service was relayed live through loudspeakers. 1/35 The funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey.

☆ Video: Tennis legend Roger Federer announces plan to retire
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has announced he will retire from professional tennis. CNN's Patrick Snell looks back at the career of one of tennis' all time greats.

☆ The day Roger Federer couldn't stop laughing at CNN correspondent's Spanish phrases
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

Roger Federer has had an illustrious career in tennis, filled with elegant play and love from around the world. But on one day in 2009, the 20-time grand slam winner couldn't stop laughing at former CNN Sport correspondent Pedro Pinto's Spanish. Source: CNN

☆ How Tom Brady, LeBron James, Serena Williams and more older athletes can refuse to retire
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-19 | by ( Dr. Jalal Baig | Dr. Jalal Baig Is A Physician | Writer Based In Chicago. His Work Has Appeared In The Washington Post | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Despite that, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback led the league in regular season passing yards, completions and touchdown passes. And he was the starting quarterback in four of the past six Super Bowls, bagging three Lombardi Trophies in that span. At the game Brady attended, Ronaldo became the highest scorer in FIFA history after netting his 807th career goal. Not everyone is brimming with the baseline talents of James or Brady or has the discipline or resources to stick with such regimens. With time, this may radically alter how athletes at all levels are nurtured, and even how nonathletes fend off the crippling effects of age.

☆ Roger Federer a fost eliminat de la turneul de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-08 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Tenismenul elvețian Roger Federer a fost eliminat de la turneul de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon. Deținătorul a 8 titluri de campion pe iarba londoneză a cedat în trei seturi partida cu polonezul Hubert Hurkacz din sferturile de finală, scor 3-6, 6-7, 0-6.Federer a comis 31 de erori neforțate, comparativ cu doar 12 ale adversarului. Hurkacz a avut un procentaj de 79 la sută al punctelor câștigate cu primul serviciu și a reușit 10 ace-uri în partida care a durat o oră și 49 de minute.În semifinale, Hubert Hurkacz îl va întâlni pe italianul Matteo Berrettini, numărul 9 mondial. Acesta a dispus de canadianul Felix Auger-Aliassime cu 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-3.În careul de ași a ajuns și liderul mondial Novak Djokovic. Acesta a dispus de rusul Karen Khachanov într-o partidă incendiară de 5 seturi, scor 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4.Câştigătorul turneului de la Wimbledon va încasa peste un milion 980 de mii de euro.

Persons: Roger Federer, Hubert Hurkacz, . Federer, Hurkacz, Matteo Berrettini, Felix, Novak Djokovic, ungurul Marton, Denis Șapovalov, Karen Khachanov Locations: Wimbledon, ungurul, Canadei

☆ Novak Djokovic este de neoprit! Sârbul s-a calificat în semifinala turneului de la Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-08 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sârbul s-a calificat în semifinala turneului de la WimbledonJucătorul sârb de tenis Novak Djokovic, liderul ATP şi principal favorit, s-a calificat miercuri în semifinalele turneului de la Wimbledon, al treilea de Mare Şlem al anului. Djokovic şi-a adjudecat partida după două ore şi 20 de minute, şi va juca în penultima rundă a competiţiei împotriva canadianului Denis Shapovalov (12 ATP, favorit nr. Shapovalov s-a impus cu greu, după cinci seturi şi 3 ore şi jumătate de joc, în faţa rusului Karen Hacianov (29 ATP, favorit nr. Cealaltă semifinală a turneului de la Wimbledon se va disputa între Hubert Hurkacz (Polonia, 18 ATP, favorit nr. 7), cel care l-a învins pe Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada, 19 ATP, favorit nr.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Sârbul, Djokovic, Fucsovics, All England Club . Djokovic, Denis Shapovalov, Shapovalov, Karen Hacianov, Hubert Hurkacz, Roger Federer, Matteo Berrettini, Felix, Roger Organizations: Novak, All England Club . Locations: Wimbledon, Polonia, Elveția, Italia, Aliassime, Canada

☆ Novak Djokovic, calificare fără emoții în sferturile de finală ale turneului de la Wimbledon!
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-06 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic, calificare fără emoții în sferturile de finală ale turneului de la Wimbledon! Liderul mondial al tenisului masculin, sârbul Novak Djokovic, nu a întâmpinat luni prea multă rezistenţă din partea chilianului Cristian Garin (20 ATP), pe care l-a învins cu 6-2, 6-4, 6-2, calificându-se în sferturi de finală la Wimbledon. Pentru victoria în fața lui Garin, Djokovic a avut nevoie de o oră și 51 de minute. Djokovic, care are 34 de ani, va juca al 11-lea său sfert de finală la Wimbledon şi al 50-lea într-un turneu de Mare Şlem, notează AFP. El a reuşit luni al 18-lea succes consecutiv pe iarba londoneză, luând în calcul campaniile sale victorioase din 2018 şi 2019.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Cristian Garin, Garin, Djokovic, lea, AFP, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Marton Fucsovics, Andrei Rublev, El, Roland Garros Organizations: Novak, All England Club Locations: Wimbledon, câştigate, Australiei

☆ Fascinanta poveste a lui Yann Sommer, portarul Elveției
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-29 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +4 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesFascinanta poveste a lui Yann Sommer, portarul ElvețieiElveția s-a calificat aseară în sferturile EURO 2020, după un meci de poveste cu Franța, 3-3, 5-4 d.l.d., pe Arena Națională, iar portarul Yann Sommer (32 de ani) și-a demonstrat clasa. să asiste la nașterea celui de-al doilea său copil, Marius, și Sommer a dat o fugă până la Koln, în timpul EURO. După meciul cu Italia (0-3), Sommer a plecat în Germania pentru a fi alături de soția sa, Alina, care a adus pe lume a doua fetiță a cuplului, Nayla. Yann nu a simțit oboseală, i-a stat gândul la familia sa, dar a reușit să se concentreze pentru meciurile de la EURO. Cântă la chitară, e fan Keith Richards (Rolling Stones) și Bruce Springsteen, dar își petrece timpul și în bucătărie.

Persons: Yann Sommer, Sommer, Peter Schmeichel, Florin, Vladimir Petkovic, Pascal, Roger Federer, Federer, Andre Ter, Ter, Peter Gulacsi, Manuel Neuer, Rafael van, Andrei Pavel, Roland Garros, Marius, Alina, Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen Organizations: Arena Națională, Borussia M'Gladbach, Rafael van der, Schalke, Borussia, Schalke !, EURO, ediția elvețiană, Paris Match Locations: Elveției Elveția, Franța, Morges, elvețian, Paris, Gladbach, Barcelona, Bundesliga, Leipzig, Bayern Munchen, Germania, Elveției, Basel, București, Koln, Italia, Spania

☆ Radu Albot și-a aflat adversarul din primul tur al competiției de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-25 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Tenismenul moldovean, Radu Albot, și-a aflat adversarul din primul tur al competiției de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon. În clasamentul mondial, Albot este acum pe locul 92, iar adversarul său - pe treapta a 88-a. Anterior, Albot a evoluat de patru ori pe tabloul principal la Wimbledon, iar cea mai bună performanță a stabilit-o în 2018, când a ajuns până în turul trei. Și liderii tenisului mondial au aflat cu cine vor juca în turul inaugural. Pe tabloul feminin, australianca Ashleigh Barty o va întâlni pe spaniola Carla Suarez Navarro, iar americanca Serena Williams va juca cu Aliaksandra Sasnovici din Belarus.

Persons: Radu, James Duckworth, Albot, Novak Djokovic, Jack, Roger Federer, Adrian, Carla Suarez Navarro, Serena Williams Locations: Wimbledon, Albot, Belarus

☆ Simona Halep, nerăbdătoare să participe la ceremonia de prezentare a turneului de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-24 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Zile numărate până la startul partidelor de pe tabloul principal al turneului de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon. Campioana en-titre, românca Simona Halep este nerăbdătoare să participe la ceremonia de prezentare a trofeului, organizată tradițional înaintea începutului competiției propriu-zise.„Sunt foarte încântată de acest lucru. La Paris am avut parte de experiența asta și mi-a plăcut când am mers cu trofeul, cu Rafa. Cred, totuși, că la Wimbledon va fi diferit, mai ales că suntem în pandemie și o să avem foarte multe restricții.”Anul trecut, turneul de la Wimbledon nu s-a desfășurat din cauza pandemiei. Nu o să stau să mă plâng prea mult.”În finala din 2019, Simona Halep s-a impus în fața americancei Serena Williams cu 6-2, 6-2.

Persons: Halep, Simona Halep, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer Organizations: Mare Locations: Wimbledon, - titre, Paris

☆ Victorie pentru Novak Djokovic. Tenismenul sârb a cucerit al doilea titlu la Roland Garros
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-14 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Tenismenul sârb, Novak Djokovic, a cucerit al 19-lea titlul de Mare Șlem din carieră. Aflat la prima sa finală de Grand Slam, sportivul elen a jucat superb în primele două seturi și a făcut de trei ori break. Djokovic a revenit senzațional în setul al treilea și a dominat în continuare partida. Pentru performanţa obţinută la Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic a obținut 1 milion 400 de mii de euro, iar Stefanos Tsitsipas - 750 de mii. Jucătorul sârb are deja 19 titluri de Mare Șlem și, astfel, s-a apropiat la doar un trofeu de rivalii săi, Roger Federer și Rafael Nadal.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Roland Garros, Stefanos, Djokovic, Sârbul, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Organizations: Grand Slam, Open Locations: Paris, Serbia

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