Roger Federer ends his career with Lavar Cup loss alongside Nadal

The historic career of the first man to win 20 major championships is over. Roger Federer ended his 24-year dominance on the tennis court after he and Rafael Nadal lost in the doubles match to Francis Tiafoe and Jack Sock in the final tiebreak, 4-6, 7-6 (2), (11-9) at the Laver Cup Friday in London. Sock hacked a massive forehand to put an end to one of the greatest male tennis players in the sport’s history. But with Federer’s celebrity career reaching its climax, the 36-year-old was full of emotions…

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Roger Federer ends career with Laver Cup loss alongside Nadal

It was an emotional first day at the Laver Cup on Friday as tennis fans bid farewell to Roger Federer after the final match of the 41-year-old’s career. Federer, who announced on September 15 that the long-awaited match would be his last, joined forces with longtime rival and friend Rafael Nadal in a doubles match against American Jack Sock and rising star Francis Tiafoe. The legendary duo did everything they could to outsmart their opponents, but when all was said and done, it was Sock and Tiafoe who won the…

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Roger Federer, fittingly, ended his playing career with Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer ended his professional career today after playing a double match in the Laver Cup alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal. The duo lost 6-4, 6-7, 9-11 against the American team consisting of Jack Sock and Francis Tiafoe. SI’s John Werthem and Chris Almeida talk about Federer’s retirement, last game and legacy. John Werthem: We all thought this would end in England, but not in an enclosed arena, but perhaps in a prestigious event on grass he won more than anyone else. Chris Almeida: Perhaps also with a singles match.…

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Environmental protester sets his arm on fire in Laver Cup Hall

A protester set his arm and an area of ​​court on fire during a match at the tennis Laver Cup event on Friday, briefly delaying the start of the second set between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman at the O2 Arena in London. The activist, who was wearing a white T-shirt with the message “End private jets in the UK” on it, made his way onto the field during a layover in play between Group One and Two. He sat near the net and used a lighter, set fire to…

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Federer Teams Up With Nadal Against Sock, Tiafoe In Final Pro

Roger Federer plans to retire from tennis after the Laver Cup on Friday, and his final opponents have been announced. Americans Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe will play rivals Federer and Rafael Nadal on Friday to knock out one of the greatest tennis players in history. Federer announced his retirement on September 15, and on Tuesday said he would only play one doubles match on Friday in the three-day event. tiafu, Ranked #19 right now In the world, he upset Nadal at the US Open in the round of 16.…

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Roger Federer of Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup Final

Good morning, I’m Dan Garland. I think I’ll watch tennis tomorrow afternoon. At SI today: AM: 🎾 Roger Federer’s Farewell Companion ⚾ How the minors finally got their guild The international team is looking forward to a historic surprise in the Presidents Cup If you’re reading this on SI.com, you can sign up for this free newsletter in your inbox every day of the week at SI.com/newsletters. The perfect pairing Roger Federer He would end his tennis career in style. Federer announced his retirement last week after this week’s Laver…

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A Roger Federer retirement mailbag

Hey Everyone… Happy Laver Cup Week. The dreaded ICYMI: here’s a Federer send-off piece from Sports Illustrated last week. Good soldiering: Tennis Channel will be the U.S. home of the 2022 Laver Cup in London this weekend. The first Laver Cup match will be live on the network Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 a.m. ET (complete schedule below). Onward… Mailbag Jon,  Let me get this straight: Federer and Serena retired within weeks of each other. This will be the craziest Hall of the Fame induction class of all time! Ann…

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Roger Federer plans to play the Laver Cup final on Friday

Roger Federer previously announced before the Laver Cup that he would retire from his professional tennis career after the team championship. While fans have been eagerly waiting to hear when the 20-time Grand Slam champion will play, Federer told the media on Tuesday that he plans to play the last game of his career on Friday, September 23, the first day of the Laver Cup. The event lasts for three days. Federer’s doubles match will be the last match played on Friday. It is not known at this time who…

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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal respond to Roger Federer’s retirement

After Roger Federer announced his decision to retire from tennis at the end of the month, two of his most prominent rivals and rivals took to social media to congratulate him on a great career. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, the only two players to have won more Grand Slam trophies than Federer, penned a tribute to the tennis legend after saying he will play in the ATP Finals at the Laver Cup in London next week. “Roger it is hard to see this day and explain everything we have…

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Roger Federer’s retirement: Photos from the tennis legend’s unforgettable career

Roger Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis after the 2022 Laver Cup in London. His career concluded with 20 Grand Slam singles titles, 103 Tour titles, and 1,251 Total victories in singles matches. Federer described it as a “bittersweet decision”. “As many of you know, the past three years have faced me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I have worked hard to get back to a full competitive level,” Federer said in a written statement and audio clip from his home in Switzerland. It was…

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