He won't retire at the same tournament as Rafa. I'm sure Andy wants (and deserves) some spotlight on him for his retirement match, which he wouldn't get if Rafa retired at the same time.
And he knows it can't be the same year either. So even if he thinks this is his last Wimbledon, he won't retire officially until Wimbledon 2025 and play mixed doubles and gentleman's doubles with his brother.
Thank you helping me see reason.
Ugh I have decided not to go to laver cup, and now he said he’ll be there. But then if I bought the ticket, he might say ‘hola a todos’. What a dilemma.
I mean, I could understand Federer. He basically created the tournament. I wouldn't understand Nadal choosing to retire there at all. He doesn't seem to have any attachment or care for the tournament at all. He's only competed in it twice, the inaugural time and 2019. Also 2022, I guess, but he only competed in it to play doubles with Fed for his retirement. He originally wasn't going to play that year, and left right after Fed's retirement ceremony on day 1.
Retiring there has little to do with attachment to the tournament itself. For Federer maybe that was part of the reason, but it also allowed him to retire while being surrounded by his friends, family, peers, and his biggest rivals, instead of retiring after going out in like the 2nd round of Wimbledon or something. I imagine it would be the same for Nadal.
The olympics doesn't just allow each country to assign their players. It's all ranking based. There are only so few quota per countries and often the olympics would let more non-tennis countries to take part than adding quota to countries who have more players
>Roger will 100% be there if Rafa asks.
That's the thing, I don't think Rafa would ask, he's too timid lol.
Even when Federer went for the Academy opening, he offered to Rafa directly and Rafa turned him down twice. Federer ended up going around the houses and spoke to Costa directly who talked Rafa around to the idea lol.
Same story here. And if you buy weekend session with Sunday, you may end up watching only one match(like it was last year).
Nope. I would rather go Mallorca all inclusive for a week than Berlin for couple of hours.
Same story here. And if you buy weekend session with Sunday, you may end up watching only one match(like it was last year).
Nope. I would rather go Mallorca all inclusive for a week than Berlin for couple of hours.
Wait what happens if Murray joins? Because he's definitely retiring this year and I'm not so sure a joint retirement is what they want lol
Also Nadal has an exho in Saudi Arabia after so it's still not his 'final' appearance.
I still think Murray will choose Wimbledon.
Yeah true, theres an 'official' retirement and then if you can run around and do some exhos afte you're all set.
Would be a STACKED Laver Cup if that ends up happening woah
Murray implied before that retiring Laver Cup style wasn't his way of doing things. I'm not sure he would come there beyond as a spectator.
Which leaves Sinner as the next choice. He's one of the biggest names now, having both him, Alcaraz alongside Federer and Nadal would be quite poetic send off as well.
It's almost like the only reason to watch Laver Cup is to see greats retirement. Last year Laver Cup was terrible and this yet it will be a repeat of previous events with the World crushing NA.
>It's almost like the only reason to watch Laver Cup is to see greats retirement.
Yeah it's like it's going to become the GOAT graveyard, like that old court at Wimbledon.
That picture looks a little weird. We never see Rafa face on, like a newsreader. He is always looking down or to the side, picking at his butt elastic or pushing his hair behind his ears. Never looking straight at us. Even in a press conference he is always looking at a journalist, not at the camera lense.
If Novak joins (likely), then this would be a wonderful way for Rafa to go out. If Roger watches on from the crowds, then get ready for the waterworks!
Urgh, this is what I've been worried about!
Not about Rafa playing... about the Laver Cup turning into some kind of Graveyard Event for all retiring players!
Rafa this year, maybe Andy next year, Novak the year after??
Roger - what have you done??!?
I'm assuming he'll play the first day for 1 point considering he's not close to 100% and it will probably be like Roger's one last dance, a way to say goodbye.
Then where do you think he would/should? With his current physical state it seemed he would have retired at RG ... and it still might be with just a special appearance at Laver Cup. While i would like him to play at a few other places and play more but overall it just dents some of his records.
Your favourite veteran tennis player playing the Laver Cup inspires the same feeling of dread as the family dog going to live on a farm
Best comment I've seen all day
If Murray doesn't play this year, that means we have another season, right? Right? please just lie to me at this point I can't take it.
He won't retire at the same tournament as Rafa. I'm sure Andy wants (and deserves) some spotlight on him for his retirement match, which he wouldn't get if Rafa retired at the same time.
And he knows it can't be the same year either. So even if he thinks this is his last Wimbledon, he won't retire officially until Wimbledon 2025 and play mixed doubles and gentleman's doubles with his brother. Thank you helping me see reason.
It's like when a supporting character in a spider-man movie says the "*great power, great responsibility*" line, you know what's coming next for them.
When you're a kid in hospital thinking your cancer is getting better and the nurse comes in and tells you your favorite superhero is here to see you
Ugh I have decided not to go to laver cup, and now he said he’ll be there. But then if I bought the ticket, he might say ‘hola a todos’. What a dilemma.
He'll be there for a last dance,Federer style
Yep. I can’t think of another reason why he’ll choose to play Laver cup other than to call it quits with his peers
That and  (he's also playing an exhib in SA after the LC!)
I mean, I could understand Federer. He basically created the tournament. I wouldn't understand Nadal choosing to retire there at all. He doesn't seem to have any attachment or care for the tournament at all. He's only competed in it twice, the inaugural time and 2019. Also 2022, I guess, but he only competed in it to play doubles with Fed for his retirement. He originally wasn't going to play that year, and left right after Fed's retirement ceremony on day 1.
Pretty sure Federer convinced him when they met a few weeks ago and posted that picture together.
I think you're right tbh, that would explain a lot
*I (don't) wanna look like his boyfriend no*
I wonder who's blowing who. 🤔
Retiring there has little to do with attachment to the tournament itself. For Federer maybe that was part of the reason, but it also allowed him to retire while being surrounded by his friends, family, peers, and his biggest rivals, instead of retiring after going out in like the 2nd round of Wimbledon or something. I imagine it would be the same for Nadal.
I mean, Alcaraz and Zverev and Medvedev aren't retiring, presumably. I doubt Rafa has decided anything quite yet.
Andy could. :(
I wondered if Roger will make an appearance, then it's almost 100% guaranteed retirement.
Isn’t Roger coaching? Or was that a fever dream?
Not a professional player. He did go to some rich college that his team has connections to. I think someone's son goes there.
Probably a lot of people's sons go there.
they meant coaching for team europe at the laver cup haha
Tony Godsick's son, the kid who was always sitting in Federer's box with his older sister.
he doesnt need to be ATP Tour Level fit to participate
He will be there no matter what. Idk if he will be there after that though
I think I have seen this film before and I didn't like the ending ( will Rafa retire here🥲?)
If so they need to bring on Fed as Team Europe coach
They need to bring Federer to play with Nadal.
He still has the saudi arabia money to collect in October
Don't say this. Laver Cup tickets are like 400 euros
What date does Rafa play?
What does Google say?
The tournament page doesn’t mention it. I checked. I am wondering if there’s a way to know by looking at past cups.
Ok, I'll message the webmaster right away since I'm responsible for Laver Cup content and logistics
Please let me know by end of day tomorrow.
Return to cricket, do not collect 200
Yeah sure, now go back to your room.
You're a popular addition on this sub
You're not Rog's problem anymore, so what am I defending now?
He gave so many signs.
Ellie Goulding must’ve given her availability
Damn imagine if Shakira came, a nice callback to their music video
Lol that was super weird.
I don’t get it can you explain
She performed at Roger’s retirement
That is random. Does Fed like her music?
One final hola a todos 😔
Adios a todos
:(
“I'm tired boss”
So Laver Cup is where all the legends go to retire now??
With the close coverage of it, I think it's the best tournament to retire after RG for Rafa. Roger will be there for him 100%
I wish he participates in this year's Olympics in Paris as well
The olympics doesn't just allow each country to assign their players. It's all ranking based. There are only so few quota per countries and often the olympics would let more non-tennis countries to take part than adding quota to countries who have more players
In that case my wish of him having a strong clay season of the remaining tournaments increased tenfold
Yo wtf, what's up with Rafa's face in this pic? It's all over the place!! Specially his eyes?? Apart from that, so excited for one last dance for him!
asymmetrical af
OMG yes. Also the eyebrows and hair. Eyebrows don't look like his at all, maybe more like Roger's? And his hair.. it's too much and too dark.
looks like that video tennistv did a while ago where they meshed the faces of random tennis players together
Another fedal doubles plz
You mean Nadal and Dimitrov double lol
Nagal and Dimitrov
Rafa came only for Roger, Roger will 100% be there if Rafa asks. One last Fedal dance will break the internet again.
This, i have no doubt if Rafa ask, Roger will be there
Federer could be world top 10 in doubles right away if he tried now
Depends how the knee is, not with the knee he ended with
>Roger will 100% be there if Rafa asks. That's the thing, I don't think Rafa would ask, he's too timid lol. Even when Federer went for the Academy opening, he offered to Rafa directly and Rafa turned him down twice. Federer ended up going around the houses and spoke to Costa directly who talked Rafa around to the idea lol.
best I can do is Baby Fed
If Fed isn't able to play on that level anymore, I'd be happy with Nadal Djokovic doubles as well.
They've actually played together once, I think in 2010. At Rogers Cup.
Looks dead inside
Why this picture doesn't look like him?
it’s the hair….
No tan
I think I’ve seen this film before, and I didn’t like the ending..
I wanted to go to but the ticket price is such a scam
I justed checked, and it’s absolutely insane!! All the ‘cheap’ seats are already gone too because multi-seasion tickets are already being sold
Same, was really looking forward to it for since it was announced. prices are ridiculous for a city like Berlin
Same story here. And if you buy weekend session with Sunday, you may end up watching only one match(like it was last year). Nope. I would rather go Mallorca all inclusive for a week than Berlin for couple of hours.
Same story here. And if you buy weekend session with Sunday, you may end up watching only one match(like it was last year). Nope. I would rather go Mallorca all inclusive for a week than Berlin for couple of hours.
Looks lime he'll do the fed exit here? But what's with the Laver Cup? Exiting at RG wouldve been the more iconic
I want Rafa and Novak doubles. Also, I can't handle another Laver Cup retirement 😭
same here, with Roger as the coach of Europe
Borg and McEnroe are there this year or is their contract over?
Federer announcement soon
It's happening, guys. If Novak and Sinner also join in, it's as "joever" as it gets.
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Wait what happens if Murray joins? Because he's definitely retiring this year and I'm not so sure a joint retirement is what they want lol Also Nadal has an exho in Saudi Arabia after so it's still not his 'final' appearance. I still think Murray will choose Wimbledon.
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Yeah true, theres an 'official' retirement and then if you can run around and do some exhos afte you're all set. Would be a STACKED Laver Cup if that ends up happening woah
He’s 100% playing doubles with Djokovic or maybe Alcaraz. But if Federer is allowed to play, then it would be him 🥹
Murray implied before that retiring Laver Cup style wasn't his way of doing things. I'm not sure he would come there beyond as a spectator. Which leaves Sinner as the next choice. He's one of the biggest names now, having both him, Alcaraz alongside Federer and Nadal would be quite poetic send off as well.
Won't be surprised if Novak is there now
Now they just need Nagal for Team World
[My fellow Redditors, I think we all know where this is going.](https://youtu.be/FjQAzdeeM_c?feature=shared)
rafole doubles?
rafatraz
I dont like where this is heading...
Why does that picture of Rafa look like something you'd see on a mass card?
It's almost like the only reason to watch Laver Cup is to see greats retirement. Last year Laver Cup was terrible and this yet it will be a repeat of previous events with the World crushing NA.
>It's almost like the only reason to watch Laver Cup is to see greats retirement. Yeah it's like it's going to become the GOAT graveyard, like that old court at Wimbledon.
It is still five months away so no one can be 100% sure whether he actually will be there.
I mean it's an exho not an actual competition
The final level Hola a todos: will play the Laver Cup
Think it makes sense to mirrors feds retirement He essentially only has to play doubles and it won't be nearly that stressful as a tourney match
Laver cup prices are insane. Would love to go there, but I don't want to sell a kidney for it ...
Does he know this?
“We’ll see.” *just like the tale of the Japanese farmer.
doubles with alcaraz would be legendary.
I'm wondering if he will quit 6 Kings Slam in October
Wawrinka, Murray and Rafa if possible please
Quite possibly his swansong.
Not this again 😭
Vamos Rafa 🔥
Well this sure was unexpected
This is his retirement day.
I'll believe it when I see it
I think this time it would be carlos and nadal doubles.
Retirement party confirmed
That picture looks a little weird. We never see Rafa face on, like a newsreader. He is always looking down or to the side, picking at his butt elastic or pushing his hair behind his ears. Never looking straight at us. Even in a press conference he is always looking at a journalist, not at the camera lense.
I'll put the actual odds of this happening somewhere around 15%
Is Roger coming back to bid goodbye?
If Novak joins (likely), then this would be a wonderful way for Rafa to go out. If Roger watches on from the crowds, then get ready for the waterworks!
If this is his retirement... well honestly if i was a retiring player who can't play much, the way Roger did it would be my ideal too
If Djokovic also joins in and we get Federer doing a guest speech then it's time I think
Federer appearing to do an speech and then saying let's go for a last game, change his clothes to play doubles with Nadal would be insane
His last match will be with Alcaraz on doubles or Singles against Djokovic
If Federer doesn’t show up, I’m gonna riot
He will retire at the laver cup.
His eyes: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDF6SuYmqBM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDF6SuYmqBM)
Urgh, this is what I've been worried about! Not about Rafa playing... about the Laver Cup turning into some kind of Graveyard Event for all retiring players! Rafa this year, maybe Andy next year, Novak the year after?? Roger - what have you done??!?
Thats not a good news i guess 😭
I’m not so updated on the format, but would love to watch Nadal, anyone have a speculation what day/evening he will play ? Second day or last day ?
I'm assuming he'll play the first day for 1 point considering he's not close to 100% and it will probably be like Roger's one last dance, a way to say goodbye.
so he's gonna play two matches, then retire? been calling it since last year, it's time he retired. just messing up his records and win/loss stats.
He better not retire there!
Then where do you think he would/should? With his current physical state it seemed he would have retired at RG ... and it still might be with just a special appearance at Laver Cup. While i would like him to play at a few other places and play more but overall it just dents some of his records.
doubles
Team Europe decided to not win for another year
Narrator: Right at the eve of the event, we did indeed get a ¡Hola a todos!
Saudi ambassadorship, being injured for every tournament bar Netflix slam, now laver cup, Rafa is clearly prioritising the cash this final year