Roger Federer will only play doubles at this weekend's Laver Cup after his replacement in the singles draw was confirmed. Federer confirmed the Laver Cup would be his final tournament as a professional after he announced his retirement last week.
He confirmed the end of his remarkable 25-year career via an emotional statement on social media. He said: "To my tennis family and beyond, Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest, without a doubt, has been the people I’ve met along the way: my friends, my competitors, and most of all the fans who give the sport its life. Today, I want to share some news with you all.
"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form.
