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Federer Says He Will Close Career With Doubles Match at Laver Cup

Federer, who announced his retirement last week, hinted his final competitive tennis could come Friday. And it would very likely be alongside his longtime rival Rafael Nadal.

Roger Federer said one final doubles match in London this week would serve as his farewell to competitive tennis. Credit...Julian Finney/Getty Images For Laver Cup

LONDON — Roger Federer said Wednesday that he would close out his glittering tennis career with one final match of doubles on Friday at the Laver Cup in London, and he hinted he would like to do so in a pairing with his longtime friend and rival Rafael Nadal.