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“Such a poor way to go” – Twitter reacts as Roger Federer confirms he will only play Doubles in the Laver Cup

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Roger Federer has ruled out the possibility of playing singles at the Laver Cup, owing to his recurring injury

Roger Federer has confirmed that he would be only playing ‘Doubles’ for Team Europe at Laver Cup 2022. The Swiss maestro has undergone several knee surgeries in recent years and it’s the same recurring problem that’s preventing Federer from playing Singles. As things stand, the doubles match at the Laver Cup will be the final tennis match of his professional career.

Roger Federer at the Wimbledon 2021

Besides confirming that he will only be playing Doubles, Federer has also hinted that he could potentially partner with Rafael Nadal for the game. Federer said it would be ‘special’ to play alongside his great friend and rival, Nadal in the final match of his career. The Laver Cup action begins on September 23 at the O2 Arena in London.

Besides Nadal and Federer, Team Europe comprises a strong line-up including current World No.2 Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas and led by captain Bjorn Borg.

Fans react to the news of Roger Federer only playing Doubles at the Laver Cup

Fans are thoroughly disappointed that they will not be able to watch Federer play a singles match for the last time in his career. Let us take a look at some of the reactions.

“Such a poor way to go. A glorified exhibition most of us can’t watch”, wrote a fan.

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“I’m actually quite interested to see how he looks in doubles. If he really misses competition it’s always there as an option in the next couple of years”, wrote another hopeful fan.

“Oh… that means he will need assistance… to cover the ground… hence the doubles match makes more sense”, read another tweet.

“Wow he must really be in a bad way. I hate this for him”, read a tweet from a heart-broken fan.

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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