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Rafael Nadal will retire later this year

Nadal to play in Laver Cup as career finale nears

Rafael Nadal will play in the Laver Cup later this year in what could be the Spaniard's last tournament before his retirement from the sport.

Tennis • 22 Apr 24

Roger Federer (L) sheds a tear after playing his final match, as does doubles partner in his final game, Spain's Rafael Nadal (R)

Happy tears for Federer as he hints at farewell tour

Roger Federer hinted at a potential farewell tour after he played the final professional match of his illustrious career in the early hours of Saturday morning at the O2 in London.

Tennis • 24 Sep 22

Roger Federer in action with Rafeal Nadal

Game, set and match - Federer's career comes to a close

Roger Federer has played his last competitive game of tennis as he teamed up with Rafeal Nadal in a doubles loss against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in the Laver Cup last night.

Tennis • 23 Sep 22

A protester invaded the court and appeared to set his arm alight

Protester sets his arm on fire at Laver Cup

A protester set fire to his arm during the opening session of this year's Laver Cup at the O2 in London.

Tennis • 23 Sep 22

Roger Federer (L) and Rafael Nadal are more used to being on opposite sides of the net

Federer to end career partnering Nadal at Laver Cup

Roger Federer will play the final match of his career partnering Rafael Nadal in doubles at the Laver Cup.

Tennis • 22 Sep 22

'I'm not going to lie and say that I'm going to plan to play four, five more years on tour'

Kyrgios casts doubt over long-term future in tennis

Nick Kyrgios dropped more hints about retirement and revealed he will call time on his season after the Laver Cup.

Tennis • 26 Sep 21

Casper Ruud beat American Reilly Opelka in straight sets

Team Europe take early lead in Laver Cup

Casper Ruud and Matteo Berrettini gave Team Europe a 2-0 lead as the Laver Cup got underway in Boston.

Tennis • 25 Sep 21

Worker leave a temporary field hospital at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Updated Laver Cup cancelled, verdict on US Open set for June

The Laver Cup will not go ahead in September due to the clash of dates with the French Open, while the organisers of the US Open will decide in June if the major can go ahead in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

Tennis • 17 Apr 20