Original title: Federer’s farewell match with Nadal doubles
On September 21, Federer said at the ATP Laver Cup press conference that he will only play doubles with his old friend Nadal at the Laver Cup this weekend, which will be his last professional match.
Federer said he hoped to be fit enough to compete in a doubles event. “It’s a tournament I don’t want to crash, but I know what I can do, so I asked European captain Björn Borg if I could play just one doubles match. After all, I’m not have played for a long time. time, hope everything goes well.”
According to the rules of the Laver Cup, players usually play at least one single and one double. In this match, Federer’s singles position will be replaced by Berrettini. Federer said he would love to play doubles with his old friend Nadal, “This is what I hope, in our journey together, we respect each other’s family and training team, and respect each other’s careers . This is a pair of tennis shoes. Maybe a positive sign.”
Federer’s farewell match will be the ATP Laver Cup this weekend. Federer said the reason for his retirement was a physical problem. “I’m trying to come back, but there’s so little I can really do. I saw the doctor’s scan a few months ago, and to be honest, I don’t think I can keep playing anymore.”
As for the future, Federer promises not to say goodbye to tennis. “One of my best moments was winning my 15th Grand Slam title, breaking Sampras’ record. The rest were won, and it’s amazing to have five more Grand Slams. I truly love the sport. I won’t compete again, but I’m participating in another form,” Federer said. (Reporter Chu Peng)
