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  • Laver Cup: Novak Djokovic surprised as Crew International beats Crew Europe to win maiden name

    Frances Tiafoe and Felix Auger-Aliassime got here with memorable wins on the O2 Enviornment in London on Sunday as Crew International ended Crew Europe’s dominance within the Laver Cup. The 2 kids stepped up at the last day of Laver Cup 2022 as Crew International gained their maiden name within the fifth version of the event.

    It used to be a shocking consequence for Crew International as they controlled to overcome a full-strength Europe facet, which had the entire individuals of the Large 4. Whilst Laver Cup 2022 started with the entire highlight on Roger Federer’s farewell fit, it ended with Frances Tiafoe and Stefanos Tsistsipas striking on a scintillating display in London.

    It used to be a shocking weekend for Frances Tiafoe, who performed his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the USA Open previous in September. Tiafoe joined arms with Jack Sock to overcome Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal within the most-talked-about fit of the event.

    On Sunday, Tiafoe stored 4 fit issues towards Stefanos Tsitsipas to clinch the decisive win for Crew International towards Crew Europe.

    He used to be outplayed within the first set however roared again to win 1-6 7-6(11) 10-8 to present Crew International an unassailable 13-8 lead within the 3-day Laver Cup festival.

    On most sensible of the sector.#LaverCup percent.twitter.com/WJUvAdbyq0

    — Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 25, 2022

    NOVAK DJOKOVIC STUNNED

    Crew International, who had misplaced the 4 earlier editions of the staff tournament, started the day trailing 8-4 however Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime surprised Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6(3) having previous partnered Jack Sock to a 2-6 6-3 10-8 victory towards Andy Murray and Matteo Berrettini.

    Tsitsipas had the danger to take the fit to a deciding singles, however Tiafoe used to be impressed in entrance of a raucous O2 Enviornment crowd who liked his showman antics.

    After successful the fit level he collapsed to the court docket and used to be buried underneath a pile of his teammates and captain John McEnroe who then handled the gang to a few dance strikes.

    “It is an implausible feeling,” Tiafoe, who reached the U.S. Open semi-final mentioned on court docket. “John McEnroe dropped numerous F bombs announcing we will be able to’t lose once more. Felix beat Novak these days and all of us did it in combination, it wasn’t simply me.”

    McEnroe used to be obviously delighted to in spite of everything finish an extended wait to style victory and get one over outdated rival Bjorn Borg who used to be captain of a Crew Europe facet who have been large favourites.

    “Nobody beats Crew International 5 occasions in a row,” the American mentioned. “Felix stepped up large time.

    “Frances is fundamental time, we noticed that on the U.S. Open.

    “That is a fantastic staff tournament and I am loving each and every 2nd of it.”

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  • Watch: US Open superfan can pay tribute to Roger Federer through hyping up crowd all the way through ultimate fit

    US Open superfan Cameron Hughes was once introduced in through the Laver Cup to pump up the group and he paid a distinct tribute to Roger Federer. The Swiss famous person shall be retiring from the game on Friday.

    Federer is enjoying his ultimate fit on Friday (Courtesy: AP)

    HIGHLIGHTSFederer shall be enjoying his ultimate fit on FridayHughes paid a large tribute to the previous Global No.1Federer straight away identified Hughes

    US Open superfan Cameron Hughes paid a distinct tribute to Roger Federer through getting the group puffed up through starting off 11 RF shirts as part of his act.

    Hughes has been recognized to be a sports activities entertainer and has been noticed hyping up the group at more than one occasions. He has been intently related to the USA Open and on Friday he was once flown in to the Laver Cup to pay his tribute to Federer.

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    The previous Global No.1 straight away identified Hughes and watched on as he were given on with the act. Hughes took off 11 Federer t-shirts that he was once dressed in as the group were given some just right leisure and had been fired up for the fit.

    The video has now been revealed on Laver Cup’s Twitter account and you’ll be able to see it underneath:

    Shirts off for Fedal. #LaverCup | @usopen | @cameroncheers percent.twitter.com/D8NGhBiP7E

    — Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022

    Federer, every week in the past, introduced his retirement from tennis in a long commentary issued on his social media profiles. The previous Global No.1 stated that his frame was once suggesting that it was once time for him to name it an afternoon.

    “As lots of you understand, the previous 3 years have [offered me with demanding situations within the type of accidents and surgical procedures. I’ve labored exhausting to go back to complete aggressive shape. However I additionally know my frame’s capacities and boundaries, and its message to me in recent years has been transparent. I am 41 years previous. I’ve performed greater than 1500 suits over 24 years. Tennis has handled me extra generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I should acknowledge when it’s time to finish my aggressive profession,” stated Federer in his commentary.

    Federer has teamed up with Rafael Nadal for his ultimate fit and so they tackle group Global’s Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. The Laver Cup would be the Swiss famous person’s ultimate fit at the ATP excursion.

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  • Laver Cup: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal proportion helpful guidelines with Andy Murray

    Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, on Friday, September 23, shared some helpful guidelines with Andy Murray all over Group Europe’s marketing campaign.

    Laver Cup: Federer, Nadal proportion helpful guidelines with Andy Murray. Courtesy: AP

    HIGHLIGHTSAndy Murray performed towards Australia’s Alex de MinaurRafael Nadal and Roger Federer will spouse in a doubles matchEarlier this week, Roger Federer introduced his retirement

    Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, on Friday, September 23, shared some helpful guidelines with Andy Murray all over Group Europe’s marketing campaign in Laver Cup 2022 towards Group Global.

    Murray, who has 3 Grand Slam singles titles to his identify, locked horns with Australia’s Alex de Minaur within the 3rd fit of Day one on Centre Court docket.

    Recommendation price 42 Grand Slams. @RafaelNadal x @rogerfederer #LaverCup | @andy_murray percent.twitter.com/Mt8fXuTEY9

    — Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2022

    Murray hasn’t had a super yr this yr, particularly in Grand Slams. He began the yr with a defeat to Japan’s Taro Daniel in the second one spherical of the Australian Open. Thereafter, the veteran pulled out of French Open 2022 to place his focal point on Wimbledon.

    Murray, alternatively, flattered to misinform in Wimbledon as smartly, dropping to Josh Isner in the second one spherical. Murray’s destiny didn’t alternate even in the USA Open the place he misplaced to Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the second one spherical.

    So far as the Laver Cup is anxious, Group Europe took a 2-0 lead after Global No.2 Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas received their respective fits. Ruud needed to paintings laborious towards Jack Sock, however Tsitsipas beat Diego Schwartzman in instantly units.

    Federer, within the intervening time, is all set to play his closing fit at the ATP excursion after saying his retirement previous this week. The 41-year-old is now set to spouse Rafael Nadal in Group Europe’s fit towards Group Global’s Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe.

    Previous this month, Tiafoe defeated Nadal, who has 22 Grand Slam singles titles to his identify, within the fourth spherical of the USA Open. However as of now, all eyes might be on Federer, who might be having a look to complete on a favorable observe.

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  • Federer’s retirement leaves a void that may’t be stuffed, says McEnroe

    Roger Federer’s retirement from aggressive tennis will depart a void that may by no means be stuffed, in line with former international primary and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion John McEnroe.

    The 41-year-old Swiss will bow out afterward Friday when he companions nice rival Rafa Nadal in a doubles stumble upon on the Laver Cup.

    Federer, who owns 20 Grand Slam singles titles together with a document 8 at Wimbledon, introduced ultimate week that he can be calling time on his profession on account of a power knee damage.

    McEnroe is captaining a Remainder of the International staff for the three-day Laver Cup at London’s O2 Enviornment the place a sell-out crowd will watch Federer and Nadal in motion.

    “Clearly there’s a void that can by no means be stuffed,” McEnroe informed journalists at a pre-event information convention.

    The American stated Federer’s 4 Grand Slam titles after turning 30 used to be an out of this world success. His ultimate got here on the Australian Open in 2018.

    “I take note six years in the past when he limped off the courtroom at Wimbledon, didn’t play for 6 months, and ended up profitable 3 majors within the subsequent 18 months,” McEnroe stated.

    “Then he had fit level on Novak at Wimbledon (2019), two of them. So that is past trust what him and the opposite two guys have accomplished.”

    Requested if he may be offering Federer and retirement recommendation, McEnroe stated: “He doesn’t want my recommendation. He’s in an ideal place. He’s a complete magnificence act. Everyone knows that.

    “He loves the game. That’s a part of why he gained such a lot, in my ebook. He loves it. I’m hopeful that he, and I consider he’s going to, be round it by some means, form, or shape.”