Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Rafa

Tears flow as emotions rule at Roger Federer's farewell

Tears flowed unabashedly at London's O2 Arena on Friday night. Roger Federer stressed, between sobs, that his were happy tears - at first to the 17,500 spectators and then to his family, teenage daughters, Charlene Riva and Myla Rose. Beside him, on their court-side seat, was his great rival Rafael…

The Times of India

Roger Federer’s farewell interview will leave you sobbing along with him (and Rafael Nadal)

It was an emotional night for everyone, from Federer and Nadal to tennis fans around the world.

USA Today Sports Media Group

LeBron Reacts to Emotional Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Video

The NBA superstar appreciated the emotional moment shared by the two tennis legends.

Sports Illustrated

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Roger Federer's farewell speech in full as he and Rafael Nadal break down in tears

Roger Federer delivered a moving retirement speech after his final match as a professional tennis player at the Laver Cup alongside great rival and friend Rafael Nadal

Daily Mirror

Roger Federer's last match is doubles loss with Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer has ended his superlative professional tennis career at age 41 with a loss in doubles alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup

The Hindu

Roger Federer loses his final match in doubles alongside Rafael Nadal

Federer bid adieu Friday night with one last contest before he heads into retirement at age 41 after a superlative career that spanned nearly a quarter-century and included 20 Grand Slam titles.

WEKU

Roger Federer hold back tears as he bids farewell to professional tennis

Federer partnered with Rafael Nadal in the final match of his illustrious career.

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Grand Slam legend Federer bids emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup

Tennis legend Roger Federer lost the final game of his career Saturday at the Laver Cup. For his "goodbye game", the Swiss great partnered with his longtime Spanish rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles game against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock at the O2 arena in London.

France 24

Rafael Leao: from rough diamond to crown jewel

Although the 23-year-old winger is blessed with rich gifts, his supporters once wondered whether he would fulfil his potential. But he has followed up a breakthrough season with AC Milan — the club won the Scudetto, he took home the MVP title — with a barnstorming start to 2022-23

The Hindu

Roger Federer has two records that might never be broken ahead of tennis retirement

Roger Federer will say goodbye to the sport of tennis tonight after a enjoying a stellar 24-year career that included 20 grand slams, an Olympic gold medal and breaking some records he may hold forever

Daily Mirror

Jermaine Jenas recalls mad moment two Tottenham teammates had naked fight in showers

Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Rafael van der Vaart were involved in a naked fight during their Tottenham days - according to former England international Jermaine Jenas

Daily Mirror

Laver Cup brings an end to life in the Federersphere

"Alpha males go gooey" would be a possible headline for the prelude to the 2022 Laver Cup. "Brothers in larmes" could work too for the Franglais-loving fans of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic – the fabled "Big Four" of men's tennis.

Radio France Internationale

Roger Federer retirement ‘difficult to handle’ says Rafael Nadal as he vows to deliver ‘special’ send-off

Rafael Nadal has vowed to give Roger Federer a special send-off tonight at the O2 Arena.

Evening Standard

Federer's final match comes in doubles alongside rival Nadal

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will team up in doubles at the Laver Cup in what Federer has announced will be the final match of his long and illustrious career

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

‘It’s going to be special’: Roger Federer’s final match brings rivals together ahead of Laver Cup

In a historic moment for tennis, there was a moment for reflection and gratitude as Federer was joined by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray ahead of the final match of his career

Daily Mirror

"Pass the sick bag!" Richard Keys launches into extraordinary rant about Rafa Benitez

Rafael Benitez has entered the race for the Leicester City position if it becomes available and Richard Keys has blasted the former Everton boss for the reputation he's built

The Times of India

After 15,000 matches, 20 Grand Slam titles and 24 years, Roger Federer announces retirement

The world's love affair with Roger Federer comes to an end, but as always, it's on his terms...

Football London

Chelsea handed major transfer blow as Rafael Leao makes AC Milan contract stance clear

Chelsea enquired about Rafael Leao's availability in the summer but it appears he will not be on his way to Stamford Bridge anytime soon

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alcaraz, Swiatek Lead US Open Changing of Guard

Newly-crowned champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek led a changing of the guard at the US Open as the transition from the "Big Three" era and Serena Williams gathered pace. The exiled Novak Djokovic, prevented from competing in New York due to US government vaccination mandates for visitors from overseas,…

The Independent UK

US Open: Casper Ruud laughs off comparisons with Erling Haaland in native Norway

Sunday’s final will have a lot on the line for both Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz.

Sports Illustrated

It’s Anybody’s U.S. Open Now

Discussing Rafa Nadal’s future, protocol when interviewing an athlete in their second language and the fully automated line-calling system in the latest mailbag.

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: Frances Tiafoe finds his American dream in stunning upset over Rafael Nadal

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe's parents left war-torn Sierra Leone for a better life in the United States. His mother, Alphina, was a nurse and often worked two jobs. Frances Sr. became a day laborer on a crew building the Junior Tennis Champions Center, a training complex and school in…

The Hindu

Nadal hints at extended break after U.S. Open loss to Frances Tiafoe

American Frances Tiafoe stunned second seed Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the U.S. Open, prompting the 36-year-old Spaniard to hint that he could take a break from tennis

Evening Standard

US Open: Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten 2022 Grand Slam run ended by Frances Tiafoe

Rafal Nadal suffered his first Grand Slam defeat of 2022 after crashing out of the fourth round of the US Open to American Frances Tiafoe.

Los Angeles Times

Banged-up Rafael Nadal does a bang-up job as he moves to 4th round at US Open

NEW YORK — This much is inarguable: Rafael Nadal is the GOTT — greatest of this time.

1 … 11 12 13 14

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.