Overview

• Attending the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco, Roger Federer reflected that persistent knee issues made retirement inevitable and that he chose London so he would not be alone on court.
• He said he weighed the US Open and his hometown Basel event before settling on the Laver Cup, recalling the shared farewell with Rafael Nadal in 2022.
• Federer suggested a possible seniors-style “Fedal” tour with Nadal, saying the idea would build on fans’ appetite to see past champions.
• He added that he is staying fit and hitting often, citing a four-hour session in San Francisco and another in Los Angeles recently.
• Federer’s agent Tony Godsick said discussions are underway about a senior-style circuit and potential joint events with Nadal, stressing that any plans remain exploratory while Federer monitors his knee.