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"We need to be more clear with the fingers..." Absolutely hilarious scenes on the #TeamEurope bench with Rafael Nadal & Stefanos Tsitsipas. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer headline the third edition of the Laver Cup, to be held 20-22 September in Geneva, Switzerland. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer—rivals, friends and, for the first time, teammates—closed out Saturday's slate at the Laver Cup with a doubles triumph. Nadal injured, Federer doubles partnership axed Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were due to be partners in the final day doubles for Team Europe … "I don't know what to tell you other than we wanted him to come out 100% and he didn't feel like he could. Roger Federer asked Rafael Nadal who should serve first during his Laver Cup doubles clash alongside Stefanos Tsitsipas. "I've had an amazing time playing at the Laver Cup and I'm so disappointed I'm not able to play again today, but I have some inflammation in my hand and I need to rest," Nadal said in a statement. French Open 2021 tennis: Roland Garros draw, results, schedule, dates, odds, Nadal, Federer, Serena Ahead of the second Grand Slam of the 2021 season at … You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. The Swiss Maestro has eight doubles trophies to his name with the first coming in Rotterdam in 2001 and the last at the 2008 Games in Beijing. Roger Federer is the reason so many people play tennis, Rafael Nadal is my dream doubles partner: Marc Polmans Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon 2019 Haresh Ramchandani FOLLOW "I don't know what to tell you other than we wanted him to come out 100% and he didn't feel like he could. "Nick's shoulder has been bugging him. In September in Geneva, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be back teaming up in the Laver Cup after the unbelievable experience in 2017 in Prague when they played doubles … Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic have completed a Career Grand Slam by winning each of the four Majors at least once, with Nadal also winning a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics for a Career Golden Slam. The Laver Cup field includes three other Top 10 players — Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas — who will join Nadal and Federer on Team Europe. Nadal and Moya broke Federer's serve to win the first set when Wawrinka netted two backhand volleys. I don’t want to kill your expectations.” Nadal: “Well, yeah, I was… (Smiling.) • Their 2008 Wimbledon men's singles final match is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in tennis history. The Federer-Nadal doubles match took place on Foro Italico's second stadium and the seating section was overflowing with fans. 1:36. Federer, Nadal happy to play doubles, Borg to decide. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer played together for the first time, taking down Sam Querrey and Jack Sock in doubles at the Laver Cup on Saturday. "Nick's shoulder has been bugging him. With a combined 31 Grand Slam titles, Federer and Nadal have committed to the team event, which attempts to create a tennis version of golf's Ryder Cup. In the three Olympic Games between 2008 and 2016, the Big Four won five gold medals (Murray and Nadal with two each in singles and/or doubles, Federer with one in doubles), two silver medals … U.S. Open champion Nadal beat Milos Raonic 6-3 7-6(1) in his singles match Saturday before partnering Tsitsipas in a 6-4 3-6 10-6 defeat by Kyrgios and Sock. Love him or hate him, Mitch McConnell is the biggest factor in battle for Senate control. Omnisport - fr. Many also stood behind the stands to get a glimpse of the two top players. The pair actually played one another in doubles at the previous event, Indian Wells, with Nadal and Tommy Robredo defeating Federer and Yves Allegro in three sets. "I've had an amazing time playing at the Laver Cup and I'm so disappointed I'm not able to play again today, but I have some inflammation in my hand and I need to rest," Nadal said in a statement. Federer instead played with Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and they were beaten by the Americans 5-7 6-4 10-8 to give the World team the lead overall. Federer and Djokovic excited for Laver Cup doubles experience. 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American Taylor Fritz was Kyrgios's replacement. Advertisement Roger Federer and … Nadal is the only player to defeat Federer in the finals of three different Grand Slam tournaments (2009 Australian Open, 2006 French Open and 2008 Wimbledon). American Taylor Fritz was Kyrgios's replacement. PRAGUE (AP) With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup team tennis tournament, expectations are running high about the chance of seeing the two as doubles partners. I don’t think gonna be a good idea. Rafael Nadal has pulled out of his Laver Cup matches on Sunday due to inflammation in his hand, denying fans the opportunity to see him partner Roger Federer in the doubles on the final day of the tournament in Geneva. "The atmosphere has been amazing in Geneva and of course I'm going to be there courtside today for all my team mates and do everything I can to support them and help Team Europe win the Laver Cup.". He was talking about it last night," McEnroe said. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal say they plan to play doubles together when the Laver Cup debuts in 2017. So that means we've got to put somebody else in.". But the Swiss was still the favourite, even if he knew he’d face a stiff challenge. Laver Cup - Federer "excité" a l'idée de jouer avec Nadal. Team Europe's Nadal was also scheduled to take on Team World's Nick Kyrgios in his singles clash and partner Swiss Federer against American duo John Isner and Jack Sock. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react during there doubles match against Jack Sock and Sam Querrey of Team World on Day 2 of the Laver Cup on … Rafael Nadal has pulled out of his Laver Cup matches on Sunday due to inflammation in his hand, denying fans the opportunity to see him partner Roger Federer in the doubles on the final day of the tournament in Geneva. Nadal is the first player to win 4 grand slams without dropping a set (2008, 2010, 2017 and 2020 French Open) surpassing the old record of 3 grand slams held by Borg. "Roger and I have shared so many magical moments on and off the court. U.S. Open champion Nadal beat Milos Raonic 6-3 7-6(1) in his singles match Saturday before partnering Tsitsipas in a 6-4 3-6 10-6 defeat by Kyrgios and Sock. Nadal: “Well, if don’t happen from your side, it not gonna work for us.” Federer: “I don’t think so. He was talking about it last night," McEnroe said. "The atmosphere has been amazing in Geneva and of course I'm going to be there courtside today for all my team mates and do everything I can to support them and help Team Europe win the Laver Cup.". 34 (1986.06.03) Age 39 (1981.08.08) Spain Birthplace Switzerland Manacor, Mallorca, Spain There will also be a celebrity-pro doubles match pitting Federer and Bill Gates against Nadal and Trevor Noah inside Cape Town Stadium, which has a capacity of more than 50,000. Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer H2H: Get the list of Tournaments between Nadal and Federer along with matches played, year and results at Singles, Doubles & as a pair. Austrian Dominic Thiem stood in to replace Nadal but the day's schedule was further complicated when Kyrgios also withdrew, captain John McEnroe saying it was a shoulder injury. Because, although Federer and Nadal have just played one doubles match, it seemed that the two had a good understanding, and certainly their skills make their partnership effective. NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who have faced each other in eight major finals, plan to team up as doubles partners next year during the inaugural Laver Cup. Nadal went on to lose to Federer in five sets; this was the first time that Nadal had lost to Federer in a Grand Slam since the final of the 2007 Wimbledon Championships. John Isner, Milos Raonic and Nick Kyrgios lead the charge for Team World. Laver Cup - Federer et Nadal brillent, Zverev battu par Isner. Highlights of the first time Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal united on a doubles court. Nadal made it to the final of Acapulco without dropping a set, but was defeated by big-serving Sam Querrey . “I think he's put a lot of hard work into his game,” Federer said. For the First time Nadal-Federer Doubles Partner (Laver Cup 2017) Lomino FunPlay. Team Europe's Nadal was also scheduled to take on Team World's Nick Kyrgios in his singles clash and partner Swiss Federer against American duo John Isner and Jack Sock. Austrian Dominic Thiem stood in to replace Nadal but the day's schedule was further complicated when Kyrgios also withdrew, captain John McEnroe saying it was a shoulder injury. Federer instead played with Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and they were beaten by the Americans 5-7 6-4 10-8 to give the World team the lead overall. (AP) Loading your audio article. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal attracted what organisers said was a world record crowd for a tennis match when they played an exhibition event in … beIN SPORTS MENA. I think we are singles players at the end of the day, so it’s tough to imagine that way we keep playing doubles after we stop playing singles, no.