Tennis
Roger Federer: 20-time Grand Slam champion retires after Laver Cup loss
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Friday, 23 September 2022 17:44
A tearful Roger Federer waved goodbye to professional tennis after teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night at the Laver Cup.The 41-year-old received a long ovation after walking off court for the final time as he retired as a professional.The Swiss, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, is considered one of the best players in…
Teenage Russian tennis player banned for nine months after anti-doping breach
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Friday, 23 September 2022 09:54
A 14-year-old Russian tennis player has been banned for nine months following an anti-doping breach.The player, who has not been named because of their age, tested positive for meldonium.They were competing in only their second senior tournament in January this year when they were selected for a random anti-doping test. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) says the player will…
Laver Cup: Protester appears to set arm on fire after entering the court
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Friday, 23 September 2022 09:58
A protester appeared to set his arm on fire after running on court and briefly stopping play during the Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London.The young man, wearing a T-shirt with the message 'End UK private jets', was quickly removed by security and detained in an internal corridor.Laver Cup organisers said he had been arrested and police were…
Sebastian Rivera: Chilean tennis coach banned for record 64 match-fixing offences
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Thursday, 22 September 2022 13:33
Chilean tennis coach and former player Sebastián Rivera has been banned from the sport for life after being found guilty of a record 64 offences of match fixing.The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed it was "the highest number ever detected by a player".The ITIA added that Rivera, 36, "failed to engage meaningfully with the disciplinary process".He was also fined…
Roger Federer to team up with Rafael Nadal for final match in Laver Cup doubles
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Thursday, 22 September 2022 09:49
Roger Federer's final match will see him play alongside old rival Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup doubles on Friday.The pair will represent Team Europe against Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at London's O2 Arena.Before that match, Andy Murray will start the evening session in singles against Alex de Minaur at 19:00 BST.Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner,…
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