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Wimbledon 2023: Roger Federer To Be Honoured With Centre Court Ceremony
04 Jul

Wimbledon 2023: Roger Federer To Be Honoured With Centre Court Ceremony

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Eight-time champion Roger Federer’s achievements at Wimbledon will be honoured by a special ceremony on Centre Court on Tuesday. Federer, who retired from tennis last year, will be celebrated before the start of play, at about 13:15 BST. The Swiss, 41, won five successive Wimbledon titles between 2003 and 2007, adding further victories in 2009, 2012 and 2017. His final win saw him pass Pete Sampras’ men’s record of seven titles. Roger Federer’s eighth and final Wimbledon men’s singles title came in 2017 when he beat Marin Cilic in the final Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton said 20-time Grand Slam singles champion…
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Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Laver Cup After Doubles With Roger Federer
26 Sep

Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Laver Cup After Doubles With Roger Federer

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Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons, after partnering with his longtime rival and friend Roger Federer in doubles to mark the end of Federer’s career. The Laver Cup confirmed Nadal’s withdrawal on Twitter on Saturday, adding that he would be replaced by Briton Cameron Norrie. Due to injury, Federer was also unable to play in the rest of the competition and was replaced by Matteo Berrettini. Nadal and Federer, who have won 42 grand slam titles between them, teamed up one last time on Friday to play in a doubles match for Team Europe against Americans Jack Sock…
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Roger Federer Playing Final Match of His Career Alongside Rafael Nadal At Laver Cup
23 Sep

Roger Federer Playing Final Match of His Career Alongside Rafael Nadal At Laver Cup

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Roger Federer will play the final match of his career partnering Rafael Nadal in doubles at the Laver Cup. Team Europe captain Bjorn Borg granted his wish to compete alongside his oldest and greatest rival, after the 20-time Grand Slam champion said playing with Nadal would be "the most beautiful thing". Federer, the 20-time major winner and Nadal, a 22-time major winner, will face Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World at London's O2 on Friday night at around 9pm. Earlier Andy Murray, making his debut at the Ryder Cup-style event, will take on Australia's Alex De Minaur. Federer…
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Serena Williams Welcomes Roger Federer To ‘Retirement Club’
16 Sep

Serena Williams Welcomes Roger Federer To ‘Retirement Club’

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Fellow living legend Serena Williams, who has said she is 'evolving away from tennis' herself, has hailed retiring Roger Federer as an inspiration. "You inspired countless millions and millions of people - including me - and we will never forget," said Williams. "Welcome to the retirement club. And thank you for being you." Federer, 41, will end a career that featured 20 Grand Slam singles titles after the Laver Cup, which begins in London on 23 September. "I have always looked up to you and admired you," said Williams. "I applaud you and look forward to all that you do in the future." Williams…
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Roger Federer Announces Retirement From Professional Tennis
16 Sep

Roger Federer Announces Retirement From Professional Tennis

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Tennis legend Roger Federer, 41, has announced that he will retire from the sport. The Swiss star broke the news on social media on Thursday afternoon, September 15. He thanked fans for the "unbelievable journey" he's been on throughout his 24-year career. He revealed that injures and recent fitness troubles made him realise that "it is time to end", and that he will play his final match at next week's Laver Cup in London. Federer will go down as one of the all time greats of the game after winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including eight at Wimbledon -…
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