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 Tennis champion Rafael Nadal, 36, and his wife Mery Perello, 34, have reportedly “welcomed a baby boy at Palma hospital”.

Roger Federer has described the moment he was pictured holding hands with Rafael Nadal after his final ever match in competitive tennis as 'a secret thank you' for the moments they shared in the sport. The tennis legend brought a 24-year-long career to an end on Friday night alongside the Spaniard at the Laver Cup, with the 41-year-old understandably emotional at the thought. Federer is considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time, given his dominance of the sport for so long in the 2000s.

Rafael Nadal will be the next tennis great to retire from the professional game after watching his iconic rival Roger Federer leave the sport in emotional scenes at the Laver Cup.The Spaniard has won a record 22 Grand Slam titles and bookies believes his Laver Cup tears, in which he was pictured looking hugely emotional next to Federer at the Laver Cup in London, are a sign he is next to quit professional tennis. Nadal currently has 10/11 odds of retiring with Sporting Index, which are shorter than Andy Murray (6/4) and Novak Djokovic (6/1).After winning the Australian and French Open titles this year Nadal was forced to withdraw from his Wimbledon semi-final after struggling with an abdominal injury.

Andy Murray says he will not be deserving of a huge Roger Federer-esque send-off when he finally decides to call it a day.The two-time Wimbledon champion, 35, is yet to return to his breathtaking best after undergoing a second hip surgery in 2019 but has cooled rumours of retirement by informing supporters, "I'm really not thinking about that right now."Murray, who this year reached the third round of the US Open, formed part of Europe's Laver Cup team as they were defeated 13-8 by the World team at the O2 Arena in London. READ MORE: Novak Djokovic details WhatsApp group with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy MurrayLosing Sunday's doubles match, alongside Queen's Championship winner Matteo Berrettini, Murray paid tribute to legendary tennis ace Federer, who announced beforehand that the Laver Cup would host his final match on the ATP tour."I certainly won't and don't deserve to have a send-off like that," said three-time major champion Murray, pondering his own retirement plans.

Roger Federer's tearful retirement send-off was accompanied by pop star Ellie Goulding on Saturday evening as she sung during his emotional goodbye.Embracing his wife and bidding farewell to his former rivals, Federer was left in tears on court at The O2.The 41-year-old announced before the Laver Cup that it would be his final tournament as a professional tennis player having recovered from a lengthy lay-off but decided to call it a day. Having competed in doubles alongside Rafael Nadal at London's O2 Arena, the Swiss icon and the Spaniard slipped to defeat against Jack Sock and Francis Tiafoe before tears began to flow.

Roger Federer produced some glimpses of his best tennis during his farewell match at the Laver Cup last night. The Swiss Maestro teamed up with great friend and rival Rafael Nadal to contest the last match of his illustrious tennis career.He has provided us with many memorable moments over the course of the last 24 years, but even in his final tennis appearance, the 20-time major winner treated fans to something they'd never seen before when he managed to squeeze a forehand through the net.

Roger Federer sheds tears after his final match during the 2022 Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England.

A man sporting a t-shirt protesting the use of private jets interrupted today’s Laver Cup tennis exhibition in London by igniting a small fire on the court and accidentally (and briefly) setting his arm ablaze.

Tennis fans have been left gobsmacked after a protestor appeared to set fire to himself and the floor on court at the Laver Cup.Play had to be stopped during the match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman on Friday before the man in question was dragged off the court. Pictures from inside the stadium seemed to show the man's arm alight along with an object on the floor next to him, before security stepped in to drag him off and put out the flames.The protestor was also wearing a shirt which read "End UK private jets", with tennis fans taking to social media after incident to share their disbelief.READ MORE: Novak Djokovic details WhatsApp group with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy MurrayOne fan tweeted: “Erm… someone just walked on court, sat down, and set themselves and the court on fire WTF!” Another added: “Has a protestor actually just tried to set themself on fire at the @LaverCup.

Roger Federer will end a 25-year career when he partners Rafael Nadal in a doubles match at the Laver Cup in London.The 41-year-old is ending a glittering career which has seen him win 20 Grand Slam tournament titles, including Wimbledon eight times. So it is an incredibly fitting end that the Swiss star ends his career in the capital playing alongside Nadal who has rivalled him for the last 17 years.Federer's retirement was an enforced one after knee injuries have plagued the star over the last three years.

Novak Djokovic has spoken about the WhatsApp group he shares with some of the greatest tennis players both past and present.The Serbian opened up about the fact that he and his rivals have a conversation group on the app - conceding that off the court the four even spend some ‘quality time together’.Speaking exclusively to discovery+ and Eurosport, where you can watch the Laver Cup this weekend, the 35-year-old touched on competing on the same team as other tennis legends, such as Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Rafael Nadal. He said: “It’s great we will have a chance to spend some quality time off the court together.READ MORE: Roger Federer could miss final event in London despite tickets costing fans up to £15k“We have team dinners and will chat about tennis, sports, life.

Tennis great Roger Federer, who recently announced his retirement from the game, will go out with a longtime friend and rival by his side: Rafael Nadal will partner with Federer tomorrow night for London’s Laver Cup.

Novak Djokovic has taunted Andy Murray over his knowledge of London after Roger Federer had to explain what building the Shard was to the Scot. The humorous moment came as all members of Team Europe except Rafael Nadal took a stroll along the banks of the Thames ahead of the start of the Laver Cup, a tournament that will prove to be the Swiss legend's last in the sport. The Laver Cup gets properly underway on Saturday with a day of practice taking place today at the O2 Arena in the capital.

63 Grand Slam trophies between them and have delivered some of the greatest moments in tennis history. And now tennis fans are about to see the Big Four - Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal - team up on the court when they compete - not against each other, but as teammates - at this year's Laver Cup.Despite being rivals on court, these tennis greats have a friendship that goes beyond Grand Slam competitions.

F1 and MotoGP have collided after Ferrari star Carlos Sainz offered a helping hand to Marc Marquez as his countryman attempts to put the injury torment of the last two years behind him. Eight-time world champion Marquez has been beset by an arm problem ever since a horrifying crash at the start of the delayed 2020 season at Jerez.

Roger Federer will retire from tennis after next week's Laver Cup, aged 41. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has been struggling with a knee problem for the last three years and has decided now is the time to step away. Federer will play in next week's Laver Cup in London, the Ryder Cup-style competition that was his brainchild, but will then leave the professional game.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have one of sports biggest and best rivalries. The two have played each other numerous times, winning, losing, and everything in between. Following Federer’s retirement from the sport, Nadal took to Instagram to share a sweet message of comeraderie.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor A few weeks after Serena Williams played her last tennis match to move away from the sport, Roger Federer on Thursday announced he is also retiring. In a video posted on his social media, Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, said, ” Many of you know the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries.” He continued: “I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits and its message to me lately has been clear. I’m 41-years-old. I’ve played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. It has treated me more generously than I’ve ever dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career.”

Carlos Alcaraz won his first US Open in the men’s singles tournament final. The 19-year-old athlete secured his first Grand Slam title and became the No. 1 ranked player on the ATP Tour after defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.The Spaniard tennis star began the year ranking in the position No.

French Open final against Rafael Nadal earlier this year has helped him prepare for a high-stakes showdown against Carlos Alcaraz at Flushing Meadows. Both finalists are aiming to clinch their first Grand Slam crowns and whoever wins will also emerge from the tournament as world No 1. Alcaraz has taken the tough route to the US Open final with three consecutive five-set marathons against Marin Cilic, Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe.

upsetting Rafael Nadal in four sets during the Round of 16. That was not a small feat, as Nadal went into that match with 22 consecutive Grand Slam victories, having made at least the quarterfinal of each of the last 16 majors he participated in since the 2017 U.S. Open.«Man, this is wild.