Federer teams up with Nadal at Laver Cup for final match

Federer teams up with Nadal at Laver Cup for final match

Roger Federer will team up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for the final match of his glittering career, Laver Cup organisers announced on Thursday.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Wimbledon
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The 20-time Grand Slam champion will play doubles with the Spaniard, who has won 22 majors, at the O2 arena in London on Friday.


Federer, whose most recent competitive match was a loss to Hubert Hurkacz in last year's Wimbledon quarter-finals, has been struggling with a knee problem.


The Laver Cup is a team competition that pits Team Europe against Team World.


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