Laver Cup: Andy Murray hopes to team up with Roger Federer in London - 'That would be special'
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Updated 17/09/2022 at 14:22 GMT
Andy Murray has congratulated Roger Federer for his "unbelievable career" and said he hopes they can play doubles together at the Laver Cup next week, in what will be the Swiss great's final ATP event. Federer announced his decision to step away from the sport on Thursday after struggles with injury, but he will be part of Team Europe in London alongside Murray.
Murray on 'amazing' Federer retirement: 'a sad, sad day for tennis'
Andy Murray has paid tribute to retiring tennis legend Roger Federer’s "unbelievable career" and said he hopes they can play doubles together at the Laver Cup.
Federer said on Thursday that next week’s event in London will be the final competitive appearance of his remarkable career.
The 41-year-old, who has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, hasn’t played since the 2021 Wimbledon semi-finals but will compete alongside Murray for Team Europe.
Murray, who had some epic battles with Federer including in Olympic, Wimbledon, US Open and Australian Open finals, is hopeful of teaming up with his old rival.
“I don’t know how much he will be able to play. I haven’t spoken to him about that,” Murray said.
“Maybe I'll get the opportunity to share a court with him in doubles or something like that. That would be really special.”
Tributes have flooded in for Federer since the news of his retirement.
The Swiss will step away with 103 titles to his name, the second most in the Open era behind Jimmy Connors’ 109, while only Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (21) have bettered his haul of 20 Grand Slam titles.
“Obviously he was an amazing player. I was lucky to get to compete against him in some of the biggest matches, in the biggest tournaments, on the biggest stages in our sport,” Murray said.
“At the time I probably didn’t appreciate it as much but now, looking back, it’s pretty amazing. It’s incredible what he achieved and also what Rafa and Novak have done, as well.
“It’s a sad, sad day for the sport. Unbelievable career, the longevity that he’s had. What he did (at the 2017) Australian Open when he came back from the knee surgery and stuff was incredible.
“The way that he played the game, conducted himself and all of those things, I think all of the players respected him for that. I’ll speak more on it I’m sure in the coming week with the Laver Cup.”
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