Roger Federer doubtful to take part in farewell Laver Cup tournament, will make a last-minute decision
Roger Federer's participation in Laver Cup is in doubt.
Roger Federer might be forced to miss the upcoming Laver Cup 2022 due to persistent injury concerns and is all set to take a last-minute call on his participation in the tournament. The Swiss legend announced last week he will be retiring from tennis after the Laver Cup - which will be his last official tournament.
Federer has already arrived in London to take part in the event but he might pull out at the last minute depending on his physical condition. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has undergone a series of knee operations in the last few years and is yet to return to optimum fitness level.
His fans can be in for huge disappointment as they were eagerly waiting to get a final glimpse of the Swiss marvel at the Laver Cup. The tournament is set to get underway on September 23 at the O2 Arena in London where Team Europe will take on the Team World.
However, as per Federer's trainer Pierre Paganini, the Swiss legend's participation remains in doubt due to persistent injury issues. "He will probably decide that at the last moment," Paganini told Swiss newspaper Blick.
"He is trained to have as much information as possible about whether it's a good idea or not," he added.
)
Emmys 2026: Matthew Rhys wins Best Actor twice, sets historic 78-year record
)
3 Italians fly from Delhi to Munich without immigration clearance; Air India gets notice on major security lapse
)
Did India risk its US trade deal despite softer stance at BRICS?
)
Pakistan puts Pak Rs 70 lakh bounty on UN terrorist Masood Azhar; move draws skepticism in Delhi
)
‘US ensuring global energy supplies’: Trump demands reimbursement for securing Strait of Hormuz
)
'She married her brother': Ilhan Omar faces criminal probe over immigration fraud claims
)
'Huge destructive power': North Korea calls its latest missile launches 'live-fire drill' even as US dismisses 'immediate threat'
)
Ukraine strikes Syzran Oil Refinery deep inside Russia, fires erupt
)
‘Let’s go’: Newly declassified videos show dramatic rescue of US Air Force officers downed in Iran
)
Emmy Awards 2026: Widow's Bay and The Pitt win in lead categories- check out the complete list of winners
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why European Meteor missiles use ramjet engines compared to standard US solid rockets
)
Emmys 2026 In Memoriam: Catherine O’Hara honoured by on-screen children Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, Dan Levy; Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner remembered
)
Iran, India agree to deepen humanitarian and political ties, President Pezeshkian says
)
‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Zendaya, Nicole Kidman and Julia Garner lead the glamour peak
)
Turkish Airlines plane flies through a storm three times, triggering severe turbulence
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missiles use dual-pulse motors compared to European interceptors
)
What is Hyrox, in news for athlete who soiled herself, but kept running and using common equipment?
)
Russia proposes to build 360 kmph Ivolga FG trains in India: What happened on sidelines of BRICS
)
800 million years old - Scientists discover 'fingerprints' of supercontinent Gondwana in ancient rocks
)
China discovers vast gold and silver 'mine' in the Pacific with unheard-of deposits
)
Plane carrying prominent figure crashes at Libya’s Misrata airport: Report
)
UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to stays free, but bigger transactions may soon cost you: Govt
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New OTT releases this week (September 14-20, 2026): Lust Stories 3, Waiting Hai, Irumudi- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
Sent home midway from UK tour, Pakistan's Salman Agha hits 300* in domestic return
)
Who is Kalyan Bainsla, accused in the Gurugram hit-and-run case involving woman biker?
)
Nigerian Navy seizes 10,000 litres of suspected illegal fuel in Rivers State crackdown
)
Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of Uranium-rich ore in Madinah region
)
Dodgers beat Reds for playoff berth in bid for third consecutive World Series
)
Ecstasy tablets are rage in 'drug haven' Libya | Gravitas
)
'Now Trump is copying us': Shivakumar links US $5,000 plan to Congress guarantees
)
Video of Pakistani lawmaker struggling to read English tribute to Jinnah goes viral - WATCH
)
Trump downplays China's alleged 'help' to Iran in strike on Jordan base | Gravitas
)
Baba Vanga's first prophecy for 2027 is out, and straight out of science fiction
)
Trump loses Supreme Court battle over mail ballots ahead of US midterms: What happened?
)
BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla says Mohsin Naqvi 'did not object' India refusing trophy from ACC chief
)
Photographs, LeT labels vanish from two 2008 Mumbai attack entries in Pakistan’s most wanted list
)
Delhi govt to roll out ₹13,820 crore development projects under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan: CM Rekha Gupta
)
UK man admits drugging, raping wife for 20 years in shocking abuse case
)
Extreme warming in Indian Ocean added 695 billion tons of ice to Antarctica ice sheet
)
China thinned Himalayan troop presence in 2025, India defence report says; terms border situation 'stable'
Also Read:Roger Federer announces retirement: Unbelievable milestones in tennis legend's career
Federer's last Grand Slam triumph came at the 2018 Australian Open where he defeated Marin Cilic in the final to claim his 20th title. The Swiss ace made it to the final of Wimbledon in 2019 despite injury troubles but went down in the final against rival Novak Djokovic.
His trainer claimed Federer had made up his mind to hang up his boots in July this year and it was not only about the persistent knee injury but also playing for so long in his career had clearly taken a toll on his body.
"When he started combining the different training elements, he has noticed that he has to make more and more detours and put in extra effort," Paganini said.
"It's not just about the knee. Roger has played a lot of matches in his career and put his body under extreme strain," he explained.
Also Read:Andy Murray hoping for final chance to play with Roger Federer at Laver Cup 2022
The Laver Cup this year is all set to feature the Big Three - Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who will all be playing for Team Europe alongside the likes of Andy Murray, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Team World, on the other hand, will feature the likes of Taylor Fritz, US Open finalist Frances Tiafoe and Alex De Minaur among others.