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  • Roger Federer misses Andy Roddick at Laver Cup, says ‘can be even cooler should you have been right here AROD’

    Swiss maestro Roger Federer stated that it “would be even cooler” had former world primary Andy Roddick been a part of the 2022 Laver Cup.

    Federer, who introduced that he’ll retire from aggressive tennis following the Laver Cup, will play alongside Rafael Nadal within the doubles occasion on the O2 Arena, London on Friday (September 23).

    The 20-time main singles champion Federer practiced with members of the Big Four – Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray – forward of the Laver Cup.

    “This is so cool,” Andy Roddick commented on Andy Murray’s tweet which learn “Fun practice today”.

    This is so cool

    — andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 22, 2022

    Federer was fast to answer to Roddick, saying “Would be even cooler if you were here AROD”.

    Federer held the world primary rank for a report 237 consecutive weeks from February 2, 2004 till August 18, 2008. He performed an important position in securing a big improve in prize cash for gamers.

    The Swiss legend’s trophy cabinet consists of 6 Australian Open titles, 1 French Open trophy, 8 Wimbledon trophies and 5 consecutive US Open titles.

    Would be even cooler should you have been right here AROD https://t.co/TnJrmrV5G0

    — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 22, 2022

    Meanwhile, the 14-time main singles champion Pete Sampras paid tribute to Federer in an ATP Tour video.

    “When I first played you, you were 19 years old, an up-and-coming player and people were talking about you. And we had a great battle on the Centre Court of Wimbledon. And you took me down.

    Sampras, who was the defending champion at the 2001 Wimbledon, lost to then 19-year-old Federer in a five-setter in the fourth round.

    “Tough five-setter,” recalled Sampras, who had won the previous four titles at the Championships to take his tally to seven. “And I simply keep in mind strolling off the courtroom, feeling like I met my match.

    “Little did I know, 20 years later, that you would have 20 majors, be number one for years, dominate our sport – basically do it all.

    “I do know by these 20 years, that you simply sacrificed, devoted your self, acquired your physique proper, I don’t suppose folks noticed that aspect of you since you made the sport look really easy. But I do know you’re the final skilled in the case of getting ready.

    “I’ve admired the way you handled it all. From the very beginning to the very end. We are all going to be sad to see you go. But it’s part of sports. It’s not easy. I want to wish you a great retirement,” Sampras stated.

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  • US Open finalist Ons Jabeur says assembly with Andy Roddick impressed her efficiency

    US Open finalist Ons Jabeur revealed that assembly together with her idol Andy Roddick has impressed her efficiency whereas including that she used to look as much as him throughout his time on the courts. Roddick is a fan of Jabeur as properly and has praised her closely a few instances when he labored as a tennis analyst.

    Ons Jabeur executed a shocking 6-1, 6-3 demolition of Caroline Garcia within the US Open semi-finals on Thursday, ending the Frenchwoman’s sizzling streak to achieve her second Grand Slam last of the 12 months.

    Ons Jabeur Andy Roddick#USOpen2022

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    — ETTACHKILA (@EttachkilaTN) September 7, 2022

    “Yeah, I was like surprised to see him. Like, whoa, he’s there. I hugged him. I didn’t know should I shake his hand, hug, I don’t know. But I went for the hug, of course. I told him I was going to fire my team because they all met you and I didn’t meet you yesterday.

    “He was very good. He instructed me he is following me and supporting me, which is unimaginable, you already know. I really regarded up the final image I took, it was on the Australian Open I feel 2009, he was warming up or coaching. I used to be very shut. But then once I need to go and take an image with him he already left. I do not know. I used to be going to ask him in regards to the serve, however then I forgot. But I feel he gave me the contact someway (smiling),” Jabeur said after meeting Roddick.

    “He’s good-looking, additionally (smiling). I needed to say that. Don’t inform my husband. I feel, yeah, the character is just like mine. I at all times needed to be that enjoyable participant that he’s. I suck at imitating folks, however he does it very well. Also what’s spectacular is his serve. Always needed to serve like that,” Jabeur added.

    She faces the tall task of taking down world number one Iga Swiatek on Saturday after the Pole survived a 3-6 6-1 6-4 battle against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka.

    Swiatek beat Jabeur in their most recent meeting, the Rome final in May, amid an extraordinary 37-match winning streak in which she collected her second Roland-Garros title.

    “Iga by no means loses finals, so it may be very powerful,” said Jabeur. “It’s going to be a tricky match. Definitely going for my revenge. I like taking part in on this floor, and I really feel like I do know precisely what to do in opposition to her.”

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