Rolf Harris is “gravely sick” and is receiving round-the-clock care, friends and neighbours have said. The 92-year-old convicted paedophile is said to rarely leave his home and is now relying on carers and nurses on a daily basis.
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With Love, Roger pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NINFederer was ranked world No. 1 for 310 weeks in his career, and that includes at one point for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
He was only 21 when he won his first major singles Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2003. He went on to win that tournament seven more times, including capturing it five times in a row from 2003-2007.«This is a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me,» Federer wrote.
«But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate. I consider myself one of the most fortunate people on Earth.
I was given a special talent to play tennis, and I did it at a level that I never imagined, for much longer than I ever thought possible.»But it wasn't just Wimbledon that Federer dominated. He also won the US Open five times in a row from 2004 to 2008, six Australian Opens and one French Open.
Rolf Harris is “gravely sick” and is receiving round-the-clock care, friends and neighbours have said. The 92-year-old convicted paedophile is said to rarely leave his home and is now relying on carers and nurses on a daily basis.
Diane Ladd says she can’t watch her latest movie, ‘Gigi and Nate’, without shedding a tear for the stars who died after shooting the flick. Hollywood icons Christopher Plummer, William Hurt and Peter Fonda all sadly passed away before the drama was released in cinemas in September, which makes it a difficult watch. Diane – who is the mother of actress Laura Dern – said: “I play the mother of a young dead war hero.
Roger Federer has described the moment he was pictured holding hands with Rafael Nadal after his final ever match in competitive tennis as 'a secret thank you' for the moments they shared in the sport. The tennis legend brought a 24-year-long career to an end on Friday night alongside the Spaniard at the Laver Cup, with the 41-year-old understandably emotional at the thought. Federer is considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time, given his dominance of the sport for so long in the 2000s.
Roger Federer sheds tears after his final match during the 2022 Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England.
A man sporting a t-shirt protesting the use of private jets interrupted today’s Laver Cup tennis exhibition in London by igniting a small fire on the court and accidentally (and briefly) setting his arm ablaze.
Tennis great Roger Federer, who recently announced his retirement from the game, will go out with a longtime friend and rival by his side: Rafael Nadal will partner with Federer tomorrow night for London’s Laver Cup.
Novak Djokovic has taunted Andy Murray over his knowledge of London after Roger Federer had to explain what building the Shard was to the Scot. The humorous moment came as all members of Team Europe except Rafael Nadal took a stroll along the banks of the Thames ahead of the start of the Laver Cup, a tournament that will prove to be the Swiss legend's last in the sport. The Laver Cup gets properly underway on Saturday with a day of practice taking place today at the O2 Arena in the capital.
Roger Federer will retire from tennis after next week's Laver Cup, aged 41. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has been struggling with a knee problem for the last three years and has decided now is the time to step away. Federer will play in next week's Laver Cup in London, the Ryder Cup-style competition that was his brainchild, but will then leave the professional game.
Roger Federer is regarded as one of the greatest athletes in tennis and with that comes millions in prize money and around $1 billion in endorsements. It’s understandable, then, if you’re curious how much he made over his 24-year career and what Roger Federer’s net worth is now that he’s retired.
Savannah Guthrie has jokingly thanked her fans for their prayers during a "difficult time" following the news that Roger Federer will retire from professional tennis.The Today Show star is a huge tennis fans and was heartbroken on Thursday when she heard the news.Sharing pictures of the times she had met him, she called Roger a "great sport, great champion, great human being."WATCH: Roger Federer announces retirement from tennisShe then joked: "Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." Later Savannah took to her Instagram Grid to share a picture of Roger on the show writing: "The Greatest of All Time. Thank you, Roger."Friends and family were quick to console her with Jenna Bush Hager commenting: "How are you?? I’ve been thinking about you all day." Sam Kass added: "I know this is a difficult day for you.
Roger Federer has announced his retirement! The 41-year-old tennis player and former Wimbledon champion will play professionally one last time at the Laver Cup. Federer —known for winning 20 Grand Slams — took to social media to share with his fans his plans to part ways with the sport. “As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries,” the athlete began.
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor A few weeks after Serena Williams played her last tennis match to move away from the sport, Roger Federer on Thursday announced he is also retiring. In a video posted on his social media, Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, said, ” Many of you know the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries.” He continued: “I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits and its message to me lately has been clear. I’m 41-years-old. I’ve played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. It has treated me more generously than I’ve ever dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career.”
Roger Federer, one of tennis’ all-time great players, has announced his retirement from the sport, saying, he knows his “body’s capacities, and limits and its message to me lately have been clear.”