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Federer doubles with Nadal in the farewell match

  Original title: Federer’s farewell match with Nadal doubles up

On September 21, Federer told the ATP Laver Cup press conference that he will only play a doubles match with his old friend Nadal in this weekend’s Laver Cup, which will be his last professional match.

Federer said he hopes to be fit enough to compete in a doubles event. “It’s a tournament I don’t want to ruin, but I know what I’m capable of, so I asked European captain Björn Borg if I could only play a doubles match. After all, I haven’t played in a long time, I hope everything goes well.”

According to the rules of the Laver Cup, players usually play at least a single and a double, in this match the position of Federer in singles will be replaced by Berrettini. Federer said he would love to pair double with his old friend Nadal: “This is what I hope, in our journey together, we respect each other’s family and coaching team and respect each other’s careers. This is a couple of. tennis. Maybe a positive sign. “

This weekend’s ATP Laver Cup will be Federer’s farewell battle. Federer said the reason for his retirement was a physical problem. “I’m trying to get back, but there’s really so little I can do. I saw the doctor’s scan a few months ago and honestly, I don’t think I can continue playing.”

When it comes to the future, Federer promises not to say goodbye to tennis. “One of my greatest moments was winning my 15th Grand Slam title, beating the Sampras record. The rest has been earned, and it’s amazing to have five more Grand Slams. I genuinely love this sport. I will not compete again, but I want to be involved in another form, “Federer said. (Reporter Chu Peng)

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