Rafa officially out
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StrongRule
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It is absolutely obvious that he only came to play because of Federer. Otherwise he would have definitely skipped this "tournament".
clayqueen
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I don't think anyone is surprised that Rafa was only there to honour Roger. If it wasn't Roger's special occasion Rafa wouldn't have turned up at all. He has also said he doesn't know when he'll play competitive tennis next but confirmed that he wants to continue competiting.
Backspin1183
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They are excited they got a glimpse of Nadal and can watch Norrie and Djokovic now.
well i think most of them went for that one match
they can withdraw if injured or have personal reasons...
Spencer Gore
Legend
Never have so many tickets for an event appeared on resale sites at the same time.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
It’s understandable given his personal circumstances with his wife in later stages of pregnancy. Credit to him for being there for feds big send off. Wish rafa, his wife, his unborn baby and his family good health and all the best for future.
clayqueen
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I was tempted to buy the cheap tickets but we live like two and a half hours drive from the O2 and it was too much to do that 3 days in a row. I’m so glad I didn’t get tickets because without Rafa there there’s no appeal for me.
Stylish Dinosaur
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My 10 year old is fuming. Traveling to the UK with day tickets for Saturday, won't see either Rafa (his fave) or Nole. Even he thinks Norrie is just filler 
It's becoming a habit - we had tickets for the '21 RG final so he could see Rafa too!
It's becoming a habit - we had tickets for the '21 RG final so he could see Rafa too!
Tennfan123
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Oh dear. Norrie lol. He can just about fill one of the outside Wimbledon courts.
SystemicAnomaly
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@pj80
This year there are 10 singles this year and only 2 doubles matches. So, obviously not all players on both teams will be playing doubs
The format was adjusted this year. More players for each team. Only 6 players in the past who all played doubs and 1 or 2 singles, I believe. 9 singles and 3 doubles.
This year there are 10 singles this year and only 2 doubles matches. So, obviously not all players on both teams will be playing doubs
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
Why can't you still see Nole? He's playing 2 matches on Sat
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That Friday loss after having a MP serve...
Is Rafa that much devastated?
Is Rafa that much devastated?
Backspin1183
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You didn't see the match? He's in no shape right now to play anywhere close to his best. He only turned up for Roger.
Who says this? I think it's the same as always, one doubles match per day. The first and second day ends with a doubles match and the last day starts with one.
The Blond Blur
G.O.A.T.
He was only there to play doubles with his retiring friend and fondest rival. Now that it’s over there’s no reason to stick around since he wasn’t playing singles.
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
The official LC site is showing 4 singles matches for Sunday with no doubles matches. Also, Sock is playing a 2nd doubs today. So, it appears that only 3 guys on Team World are playing doubs
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MeatTornado
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Expected. I'm just thankful he came at all. It wouldn't have felt right for Fed to exit with anyone else. I really don't know who he even would've played with if Rafa had declined. Murray? Tsitsipas? Djokovic would've been a bit weird. The only one besides Nadal I'd rather see him play doubles with on his way out is Wawrinka, but obviously he wasn't here.
So thank you, Rafa. Means a lot that he showed up with everything he has going on at the moment. No one would've blamed him if he stayed home.
So thank you, Rafa. Means a lot that he showed up with everything he has going on at the moment. No one would've blamed him if he stayed home.
DSH
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Don't worry, you'll be able to watch Bull win his 15th Musketeers Cup at RG 2023.My 10 year old is fuming. Traveling to the UK with day tickets for Saturday, won't see either Rafa (his fave) or Nole. Even he thinks Norrie is just filler
It's becoming a habit - we had tickets for the '21 RG final so he could see Rafa too!
DSH
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I knew that if Federer was the one with the chance to win on his serve, he was going to waste it.
4015 moments.
Stylish Dinosaur
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Day tickets = first 2 matches only
BGod
G.O.A.T.
Laver Cup in Berlin will be a trash heap. Next year in Vancouver at least it will have that Canadian flavor and convenience after USO. But Berlin might be closing call.
Was a STH of Toronto Raptors and still have friends who own seats for many teams. The buyers for obscene resale tickets are usually monstrously rich or braindead morons. Either case never feel bad.
Was a STH of Toronto Raptors and still have friends who own seats for many teams. The buyers for obscene resale tickets are usually monstrously rich or braindead morons. Either case never feel bad.
clayqueen
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That's such a shame. Hope he gets the opportunity to see them soon. I remember going to Abu Dhabi in 2012 with the hotel booked, tickets for 3 days and the day before it started Rafa pulled out to be replaced by Almagro. I was soooooooooooo disappointed.My 10 year old is fuming. Traveling to the UK with day tickets for Saturday, won't see either Rafa (his fave) or Nole. Even he thinks Norrie is just filler
It's becoming a habit - we had tickets for the '21 RG final so he could see Rafa too!
clayqueen
Talk Tennis Guru
If they had 14k for the tickets they are definitely not scraping the barrel.
DIMI_D
Hall of Fame
How did nadals serve look? Is he still dropping the ball lower for contact? There is a chance that the ab with the scar tissue never heals meaning the serve will be permanent as well as hindering his movement… I hope this isn’t the case
Zardoz7/12
Hall of Fame
Will Nadal play any tennis for the rest of this season?
zvelf
Hall of Fame
Bizarrely, Nole is playing back-to-back night session matches, a singles match against Tiafoe and then teaming with Berrettini against De Minaur/Sock.
The doubles match on the last day was replaced with a singles match this year.
I'd say it's unlikely given that he is about to have a child. Not playing would dash his chance to end as year-end #1 for a 6th time.
SonicNirvana
Hall of Fame
Hope he beats the crap out of young Foe
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Who wouldn't wanna see Norrie bae?
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
They got to watch Fedal play one last time....a historical event I'd say. And people who pay that amount are carefree with their money anyways
Backspin1183
Talk Tennis Guru
Trust me bro.
ForehandDTL
Professional
The two icons of sport have left the event. Now it’s only the world’s best vulture and his scraps.
Sad foreboding of what’s to come in tennis.
Sad foreboding of what’s to come in tennis.
victorcruz
Hall of Fame
We should always feel sorry for rich people wasting money. We need to tax the poor more to keep the rich at the top.
octobrina10
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Yep, he confirmed at the award ceremony in Spain on Tuesday that he has no intention of retiring yet:
Sampras-Bruguera 1993
Legend
Your bromance with Fed shouldn't count as "personal reasons" there Rafa
Sampras-Bruguera 1993
Legend
Yea this gen doesn't look convincing except for Carlos/Sinner. Its going to be an ugly state of affairs unless some other players come along
Rafa24
Hall of Fame
you should have went last night!
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