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The i says Roger Federer has called his decision to retire from professional tennis after next week’s Laver Cup in London a “bittersweet” one but says his body has sent him a “clear message” in recent months that he cannot go on.

EMMA RADUCANU needed the physio during her second round match in Portoroz. EMMA RADUCANU She was forced to call the physio after losing the first set…

He has announced his shock retirement at the age of 41. ROGER FEDERER The Swiss legend won an outrageous 20 Grand Slam titles during his illustrious career.…

The Guardian says Serena Williams says she “will not be relaxing” after playing what is likely to be her final competitive tennis match, and can now find time for “things that I’ve been wanting to do for so many years”.

SERENA WILLIAMS has “evolved away from tennis” following the US Open. Serena Williams Serena Williams has played down the idea that she has “retired” from tennis…

Spanish teen Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud in the US Open final. Alcaraz won 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 in his first major final.

The Independent says Nick Kyrgios’ quest for a first grand slam title at the US Open ended with a five-set quarter-final defeat by Russia’s Karen Khachanov.

Rafeal Nadal has hinted he may not compete for Team Europe at the upcoming Laver Cup. Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal has cast serious doubt over whether…

Rafael Nadal has been beaten in a Grand Slam for the first time in 2022, after losing to American Frances Tiafoe in the US Open fourth round. 

Nick Kyrgios stuns Daniil Medvedev to reach first US Open quarter-final The Independent says Nick Kyrgios stunned defending champion Daniil Medvedev to continue his brilliant…

CAMERON NORRIE cruised into the second round of the US Open. Cameron Norrie Cam Norrie insisted there was no room for sympathy in top-class sport…

ANDY MURRAY started the US Open with a straight-set victory. Andy Murray Andy Murray won his first Grand Slam match in straight sets for over five…

Emma Raducanu is set to play the tennis legend, 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams for the first time in her career.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC is currently unable to participate in the upcoming US Open.

BBC Sport says NOVAK DJOKOVIC underlined his recent dominance at Wimbledon with a composed and controlled fightback against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth consecutive men’s singles title.

BBC Sport says Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury.

BBC Sport says BRITAIN’S CAMERON NORRIE reached the Wimbledon semi-finals by fighting back to beat David Goffin in a memorable five-set thriller which left the home fans celebrating jubilantly.

BBC Sports says Cameron Norrie urged the British public to give him even more vocal support after he became the last home player left in the Wimbledon singles draw.

The Guardian says SWATHES of empty seats on Wimbledon’s Centre Court have been blamed on hospitality guests wining and dining rather than watching the tennis.

The Independent says TENNIS FANS at Wimbledon have said they are saddened, disappointed and frustrated by Sir Andy Murray’s loss after a hard-fought match on day three.

The Metro says EMMA RADUCANU has slammed ‘joke’ suggestions that she was under pressure to perform at Wimbledon following her second-round elimination.

BBC Sport says BRITISH TWO-TIME CHAMPION Andy Murray suffered his earliest Wimbledon exit as he lost in four sets against American John Isner in the second round.

The Independent says WITH HER RIGHT KNEE knelt and left fist clenched, the power, poise and aura of Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon.

BBC Sport says VENUS WILLIAMS is poised for a surprise Wimbledon appearance after requesting a late wildcard to play alongside Jamie Murray in the mixed doubles.

BBC Sport says BRITAIN’S ANDY MURRAY maintained his record of never losing in the first round at Wimbledon with an encouraging win over James Duckworth.