Tennis

‘Tennis Finishing At 3am Is Unhealthy’

‘Tennis Finishing At 3am Is Unhealthy’

Tennis matches finishing at 3am are “unhealthy” for players and should be stopped, says Coco Gauff. Defending champion Novak Djokovic wrapped up a five-set victory against Lorenzo Musetti at 3:07am on Sunday at the French Open – by far the latest-ever finish at the clay-court Grand Slam. It reopened the discussion around why matches are allowed to continue into the early hours and the impact on player welfare. “I feel like a lot of times people think you’re done, but really at 3am [you’re] probably not going to bed until 5am at the earliest, maybe 6am or 7am,” said US…
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Serena Williams Welcomes Roger Federer To ‘Retirement Club’

Serena Williams Welcomes Roger Federer To ‘Retirement Club’

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

Roger Federer Announces Retirement From Professional Tennis

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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