Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons, organisers have confirmed.

Roger Federer promised his fans they had not seen the last of him after bringing the curtain down on his glittering career.

Roger Federer described his career as a “perfect journey” despite being denied a fairytale ending with a doubles defeat at the Laver Cup.

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

Roger Federer wants to bring the curtain down on his career by teaming up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London.

Rafael Nadal said it was “an honour” to share “amazing moments” with Roger Federer after the Swiss great announced his retirement.

Roger Federer’s decision to retire has provoked an emotional reaction from current and former players, coaches and athletes in other sports.

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer on Thursday announced his retirement from the sport in an emotional social media post.

Roger Federer hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her “elegance” and “grace” as the world of sport stopped to pay tribute to the British monarch.

Nick Kyrgios was fined R242 000 for his spectacular double racquet smashing tantrum at the end of his US Open defeat to Karen Khachanov.

Serena Williams has reached the third round of the US Open, beating Anett Kontaveit to extend her Grand Slam career as Tiger Woods watched.

Serena Williams has reached the third round of the US Open, overpowering second seed Anett Kontaveit to extend her Grand Slam career.

Serena Williams said she is “staying vague” over her expected retirement from tennis after reaching the US Open second round on Monday.

Serena Williams will face Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in her first round match at the US Open following the draw for the tournament.

Novak Djokovic will not play in the US Open which begins on Monday as Covid protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.

Former women’s world number one Angelique Kerber announced that she is pregnant and has withdrawn from next week’s US Open.

Two-time Wimbledon champion and world No 21 Petra Kvitova has announced her engagement to coach Jiri Vanek.

Nick Kyrgios is facing potential legal action for defamation from a woman he accused of being drunk at this year’s Wimbledon final.

Nick Kyrgios will face court on alleged assault charges in October, after a Canberra magistrate rejected his appeal for a months-long delay.

World No 2 Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the US Open as he continues his recovery from torn ankle ligaments.

Serena Williams bowed out of the WTA Cincinnati Masters at the first hurdle, losing in straight sets to US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will join Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in a dream Team Europe line-up at the Laver Cup.

Serena Williams is among the US Open entries, as is Novak Djokovic although his non-vaccinated status will bar him from entering the country.

Serena Williams will play in next month’s Cincinnati Open WTA tournament as she builds towards a possible US Open appearance.

Former tennis world No 1 Maria Sharapova has announced the birth of her first child, sharing a picture of the newborn along with her fiancé.