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Roger Federer returning to Laver Cup, Nadal excited

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Roger Federer

Roger Federer has not played competitive tennis. More than a year and, like his legion of fans, Rafa Nadal also. Cannot wait for the Swiss great to return to action next month. Roger Federer has not featured since Wimbledon last year after he had another operation on his knee, which has bothered. The 41-year-old in … Read more

Kate Middleton and Roger Federer announce plans

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  • The Duchess of Cambridge has announced a charity collaboration with tennis great and family friend Roger Federer.
  • The Laver Cup Open Practice Day will be held on September 22 at The O2 in London.
  • The event will benefit two charities of which Kate is a patron.

Kate Middleton and Roger Federer announce a charity collaboration with tennis great and family friend Roger Federer to benefit disadvantaged and vulnerable children.

The Laver Cup Open Practice Day will be held on September 22 at The O2 in London, with fans able to see Federer and other tennis greats from Team Europe and Team World during their final on-court practice for the championship. The event will benefit two charities of which Kate is a patron: Action for Children and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), which has a philanthropic arm called the LTA Tennis Foundation.

According to Kensington Palace, the connection between the Laver Cup, which Federer co-founded, and the two organisations was Kate’s idea.

The Laver Cup will also include a day of tennis in east London, accompanied by Kate and Federer, for children aged eight to fifteen drawn from Action for Children and local youth participating in the LTA Serves programme.

Kate, a tennis enthusiast, is a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), the organisation that hosts Wimbledon.

Federer is Prince George’s favourite player, and the 20-time grand slam champion has offered the prince coaching tips in the past, playing him after visiting the royal child at Kate’s parents’ house in Bucklebury, Berkshire, in 2019.

The Swiss player stated that George had “good technique.”

Federer, a longstanding Middleton family friend, and his wife Mirka attended the wedding of the duchess’s sister Pippa in 2017.

Kate, who is known for her competitiveness, participated in a practise session with US Open women’s winner Emma Raducanu during a homecoming ceremony last September.

According to Kensington Palace, the duchess is “passionate about supporting grassroots tennis and encouraging young people from all backgrounds to become involved in the sport”.

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Rafael Nadal eye fourth title in current calendar year

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rafael nadal

Nadal looks to claim his fourth title this year. He has won two Wimbledon titles. He is slated to face Cerundolo in his tournament opener. After capturing his 14th French Open championship, Rafael Nadal is now halfway to his goal of winning all four Grand Slam tournaments in 2018. Since Ron Laver in 1969, no one … Read more

Wimbledon struggles to avoid shadow of Russia ban

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Wimbledon

Russian and Belarusian players are banned from this year’s Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic says ban ‘not fair’ and calls for them to play under neutral flags. There are still plenty of Russian-born players taking part at Wimbledon. It’s been nine years since Sergiy Stakhovsky stunned Roger Federer at Wimbledon in a Centre Court seismic shock. This … Read more

Laver Cup goes to Vancouver and Berlin in 2023 and 2024

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Laver Cup

The 2023 and 2024 editions of the Laver Cup will be held in Vancouver and Berlin. The three-day competition pits Team Europe against Team World on a black indoor hard court. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are expected to play for Team Europe in 2023. Vancouver and Berlin will host the 2023 and 2024 editions … Read more

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal to lead title chase at all-new Wimbledon

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novak djokovic

Djokovic and Nadal will race for the title at  Wimbledon. Two of them are expected to meet for the 60th time in the Finals. Medvedev and Rublev will be missing after banning Russian and Belarusian players. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal lead the title chase at Wimbledon, where Roger Federer, the top two players in … Read more

Three talking points from the 2022 French Open

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French Open

Rafael Nadal beats Casper Ruud to win French Open title at Roland Garros. Iga Swiatek equalled Venus Williams’ record for longest unbeaten run by a woman in the 21st century. Organisers have been hit with criticism over the scheduling of matches this year. Rafael Nadal powered to his 14th French Open title on Sunday after … Read more

Rafael Nadal looks to reach his 14th French Open final

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rafael nadal

The Spaniard is battling a persistent, long-term foot problem. Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in five sets to reach his 15th French Open semifinal. The victory was Nadal’s 110th in 17 years at Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal hopes to celebrate his 36th birthday on Friday by advancing to his 14th French Open final, which he … Read more

Marin Cilic, Casper Ruud enter French Open semifinals for the first time

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marin cilic

Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud reach the semifinals of the French Open. The 33-year-old Croat defeated Andrey Rublev and Holger Rune respectively.  Rafael Nadal will face Alexander Zverev in the second semifinal on Friday. Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud advanced to the semifinals of the French Open for the first time as a result of two dominating … Read more

Roger Federer still has passion for game, says his agent

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roger federer

Tennis great Roger Federer is looking to return to the court and his passion for the game is ‘still burning’, his agent said. The 20-time Grand Slam champion played his last game in the last year’s Wimbledon quarterfinals where he lost to Hubert Hurkacz. Federer has been spotted at numerous events including last week’s Spanish … Read more

Djokovic completes 1000 ATP Tour-level wins

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djokovic

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has become the fifth player to claim 1000 tour-level matches after his victory over Casper Ruud in the semifinals of the Italian Open. Djokovic has joined the club along with Jimmy Connors, Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl and Rafael Nadal. Welcome to the 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ wins club! Djokovic is the fifth man … Read more

Messi became Elon Musk of the players

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Messi became Elon Musk of the players

Leading Argentine footballer Lionel Messi tops Forbes Magazine’s annual list of highest-paid athletes. The Aperes Saint-Germain (PSG) player also surpassed American basketball player LeBron James and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo. During the 12 months ending May 1st, 2022, Macy’s earned 130 130 million, including a 55 million bonus. Earlier, in 2021, Irish mixed martial … Read more

Roger Federer to play ATP Basel tournament in October

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roger federer

Roger Federer, the former world number one in men’s tennis, will play singles at the ATP Basel indoor tournament in October, despite being afflicted by repeated knee ailments for the past two years, according to organisers. Federer, who hasn’t competed since falling to Pole Hubert Hurkacz in the Wimbledon quarterfinals last July, replied to the … Read more

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to retire after French Open conclusion

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jo wilfried tsonga

Former Australian Open runner-up and world number five Jo-Wilfried Tsonga announced on Wednesday that he will retire from tennis following this year’s French Open. “A few weeks ago I decided I was going to stop at Roland Garros this year,” the 36-year-old Tsonga said in a video posted to social media. “It took me a … Read more

Khachanov supports Djokovic after setting up Dubai encounter

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novak djokovic

Karen Khachanov, the world number 26 who will face Novak Djokovic in the second round in Dubai, stated on Tuesday that he admired the Serb’s adamant opposition to the Covid-19 vaccine. After winning his first match, Djokovic’s major contender for the title, second seed Andrey Rublev, shared the idea, saying that tennis “needs” Djokovic. Khachanov … Read more

Rafael Nadal claims 21st Grand Slam title at Australian Open final

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nadal

Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and claim a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title in the Australian Open final on Sunday. The Spanish great looked dead and buried as the Russian world number two carved out a two-set lead but Nadal surged home … Read more

Nadal eyes history after reaching AO final

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nadal

Rafael Nadal marched into the final of the Australian Open to be just one match away from becoming the all-time men’s Grand Slam leader after overcoming Matteo Berrettini in the semi-final on Friday. The 35-year-old Spanish great, seeded sixth, was too solid for the Italian seventh seed, winning 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in 2hr 55min, … Read more

Rafael Nadal reaches round three at Australian Open

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nadal

Rafael Nadal needed five match points before putting away tenacious German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann at the Australian Open on Wednesday and continue his march towards a record 21st Grand Slam title. The Spanish world number five was always in command in a 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win in 2hr 42 min in hot conditions on Rod … Read more

Australian Open threatening to become ‘Not-so-Happy’ Slam

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australian open

MELBOURNE: The rapidly spreading Omicron variant, no Serena Williams or Roger Federer and now the Novak Djokovic saga — the Australian Open is struggling to live up to its “Happy Slam” reputation. With the tournament just 10 days away, there was the threat Friday of more disarray with the possibility of other players being in a similar … Read more

Djokovic ‘trying’ to get to Australian Open, say teammates

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Djokovic

SYDNEY: Novak Djokovic could still play at the Australian Open, a Serbian teammate said Thursday, despite the world number one’s last-minute decision to pull out of the ATP Cup in Sydney. The 20-time Grand Slam champion withdrew from this week’s teams event days before its start on Saturday, heightening doubts over whether he will defend his Australian … Read more

Djokovic on entry list for Australian Open, no Serena

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Djokovic

MELBOURNE: Men’s world number one Novak Djokovic was named among the entries for the Australian Open on Wednesday, following intense speculation about his vaccination status, but women’s great Serena Williams was missing. The Serbian had cast doubt on whether he would defend his Melbourne title next month, refusing to reveal whether he was inoculated against coronavirus, a … Read more

Djokovic slated to play in Australia’s ATP Cup ahead of Open

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Djokovic

SYDNEY: After months of speculation that Novak Djokovic may miss the Australian Open over tough Covid vaccination requirements, the world number one was on Tuesday named to play in a Sydney tournament weeks before. The 20-time Grand Slam champion had cast doubt on whether he would defend his title at Melbourne Park next month, refusing … Read more

Sinner in top 10 after ATP Finals

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Sinner

PARIS: Italy’s Jannik Sinner climbed into the world top 10 of the ATP rankings on Monday after the ATP Finals. Sinner was knocked out in the pool phase of the end-of-season tournament but climbs above Canadian player Felix Auger-Aliassime who drops to 11th. Alexander Zverev, who defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 to win the title … Read more

Djokovic, Tsitsipas in French Open rematch at ATP Finals

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Djokovic

ROME: Novak Djokovic will face Stefanos Tsitsipas for the first time since their epic French Open title duel in June at the ATP Finals which start on Sunday. World number one Djokovic, who is looking to equal Roger Federer’s record of six end-of-season titles, was drawn with Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud in his group at the … Read more

Djokovic’s greatness will be recognised eventually, says Medvedev

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Djokovic

PARIS: The tide is turning in tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s favour in gaining the respect he deserves from followers of the sport but he may have to wait for years post-retirement to be fully appreciated, says Daniil Medvedev. World number two Medvedev was speaking after Djokovic had come back from a set down to beat him 4-6, 6-3, … Read more

Roger Federer withdraws from US Open

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Roger Federer, Us Open

Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis star, has announced that he will miss the upcoming US Open to undergo another knee surgery. The 20-time Grand Slam winner missed the whole of 2020 because of the knee injury and just recently returned to professional tennis. Also Read: Nadal pulls out from Cincinnati Open In an Instagram post … Read more

Novak Djokovic wins record-equilling 20th Grand Slam title

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Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic beat fighting Matteo Berrettini of Italy in four sets to win a record-tying 20th Grand Slam title and sixth Wimbledon on Sunday.

Serbian Novak Djokovic won his 20th Grand Slam championship at the All England Club, equaling the men’s record held by Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Spain’s Rafa Nadal.

Djokovic has now completed the third leg of the Golden Slam, having also won the Australian Open and the French Open in 2021. In the history of tennis, no man has ever won all four grand slams and an Olympic gold medal in the same year.

The 34-year-old, who had beaten Berrettini in both of their previous meetings, broke early in the opening set to take a 5-2 lead, but the Italian rallied back to force a tiebreak, which he won to take the first set.

It was only the Serbian’s second set loss in the finals this year. In the second set, he responded by blazing to a 4-0 lead before tying the match.

Djokovic won the match with a single break of serve in the third set and two more in the fourth, in front of a rowdy Centre Court crowd that kept shouting the Italian underdog’s name.

When Berrettini’s backhand slice dropped in the net on his third match point, Djokovic sealed his place in tennis history.

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