The New York Times – Sports:
Federer kept alive a one-handed backhand, tried rushing the net on returns and helped popularize the between-the-legs shot. And with the Laver Cup, he showed that tournaments can be different, too.
Author: Christopher Clarey
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Meet Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock
The New York Times – Sports:
Tiafoe had plenty of big moments in the U.S. Open. And Sock has won four Grand Slam doubles titles.
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Federer and Nadal Were the Best of Rivals. In the End, They’ll Be Partners.
The New York Times – Sports:
One of the greatest rivalries in tennis history will end in harmony on Friday when Roger Federer plays his final competitive match with Rafael Nadal as his doubles partner.
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For Roger Federer, London Is a Sensible End to a Long Career
The New York Times – Sports:
Wimbledon may have been more fitting. But the Laver Cup, which Federer helped create, will surely offer a poignant send-off at O2 Arena for one of the greatest male players of this era.
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The Reliable, Graceful and Fallible Roger Federer
The New York Times – Sports:
Federer’s moves made even blowout matches worthy of watching. And the moments in which he fell short made his legacy even more intriguing.
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Roger Federer Says He Will Retire From Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
Federer, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, said injuries and surgeries had taken their toll on his body. His final competitive matches will be next week in London.
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Timing Is Everything for Carlos Alcaraz
The New York Times – Sports:
Alcaraz, the 19-year-old winner of the men’s U.S. Open, said he “worked really hard so that things like this could happen.”
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On the Quiet Hardcourts in Spain, Carlos Alcaraz’s Star Was Already Shining
The New York Times – Sports:
No matter how clear the potential, you never truly know what a tennis player is capable of until they have to fight for the biggest points on the biggest occasions.
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Iga Swiatek, U.S. Open Winner, Is Ready for Global Stardom
The New York Times – Sports:
At 21 years old and already a superstar in her home country of Poland, Swiatek is a bona fide No. 1 with a package of tennis skills both innate and acquired.