Roger Federer said one final doubles match in London this week would serve as his farewell to competitive tennis. Credit…Julian Finney/Getty Images For Laver CupLONDON — Once he decided his competitive career was over, Roger Federer said, it was just a matter of scripting the perfect ending. Finally, last week, Federer told the world his news: He would play one final tournament, at the Laver Cup in London this week, and that would be that. His final match will come Friday, a one-night-only doubles appearance in which he is expected to team up with his longtime friend and foe Rafael Nadal. Asked about reports that he was planning to team with Nadal in his own final match, though, Federer was coy since the matchups will not be confirmed until Thursday.

Source: New York Times September 21, 2022 20:52 UTC