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Demi Moore shares emotional birthday tribute to Bruce Willis

<p>Demi Moore has shared an emotional tribute to her ex-husband, Bruce Willis, to mark his 69th birthday. </p> <p>The <em>Die Hard </em>actor, who was diagnosed with <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/bruce-willis-forced-to-retire-after-medical-diagnosis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">frontotemporal dementia</a> last year,  was pictured holding on to Moore's arm, as they shared a candid moment on the couch. </p> <p>“Happy birthday, BW! We love you and are so grateful for you ♥️,” Moore captioned the series of photos posted on Instagram. </p> <p>She also shared a photo of the actor, smiling lovingly at his grandchild Louetta, who Willis and Moore’s oldest daughter, Rumer welcomed in April 2023.</p> <p>The final photo Moore shared was a throwback picture of Willis smiling as he posed with their three daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, who are now all in their 30s.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4tOhkVOmAp/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4tOhkVOmAp/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Demi Moore (@demimoore)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Fans were quick to share their birthday messages and admiration for their relationship. </p> <p>“Thank you for providing a loving example of parenting even after divorce. ❤️ You’re helping your children more than you know 🥰,” one wrote. </p> <p>“Their relationship is the sweetest thing ever ❤,” another added. </p> <p>“Absolutely love how, even though Bruce and Demi are divorced, they love and respect each other as parents and grandparents ❤🙌,” a third commented. </p> <p>His daughters have also shared their birthday tributes, with Rumer sharing throwback pictures with the caption: “Oh Daddio, to be loved by you is such a gift."</p> <p>“You are the funniest, most tender, charming, out of this world silly, talented and magical papa.</p> <p>“Looking through these photos ... I am just filled with the deepest gratitude that we chose to spend this life together.</p> <p>“I am your first baby and, man, sometimes I wish I could be tiny enough to just cozy up on your chest again and laugh and cuddle you. I love you so deep in my bones I don’t know how my muscles hold them," she added. </p> <p>“You are the greatest papa I could ever hope for. Thank you for your generosity, your silliness and heart.</p> <p>“Lou loves you so big." </p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4s81d9RTU0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4s81d9RTU0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Rumer Glenn Willis (@rumerwillis)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Rumer's sister Scout also shared a tribute and said: “dad is one of my best friends, perhaps now on a deeper level than ever honestly. I cherish his affection and the immense freedom with which he’s always loved us.”</p> <p>Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis, also shared a sweet message to the actor with a photo of him holding their two daughters, Mabel Ray, 11 and Evelyn Penn, 9. </p> <p>“Just like you, we simply adore him. What you might not know, but maybe you could imagine, that being wrapped in his arms is the safest place in this whole wide world,”  she said. </p> <p>“He’s a true gentle man. With so much love to give and share. That’s what I get to see, his true core. I can tell you, it’s so pure and ever so good.</p> <p>“Happy Birthday my love. You are the gift that keeps giving 💞.”</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p> <p> </p>

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Demi Moore flaunts stunning bikini body at 60

<p>Fans have been wowed by Demi Moore's latest Instagram post, after the 60-year-old actress flaunted her bikini body in a series of photos documenting her recent “nature immersion” trip.</p> <p>“Sharing a few precious moments from my recent adventure with @tilliewaltonofficial and @nash2o on #TilliesRiverTrip,”  she captioned the post. </p> <p>"Back in September, I had the opportunity to journey through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River alongside so many beautiful souls. </p> <p>"We laughed, cried and formed lifelong bonds that I will hold close to my heart forever. I will never truly be able to describe the many ways that this recent nature immersion has impacted me," she added. </p> <p>The star shared a photo of her in a black bikini standing under a waterfall, with her arms in the air. </p> <p>"Standing on the banks of the Colorado River as we all took in its magnificence and beauty, I was reminded of the urgent need to preserve and protect this vital lifeline," she wrote before urging her followers to “be the change we want to see.”</p> <p>She added a few other photos and a video of her with some fellow travellers while on their nature immersion trip. </p> <p>Fans praised the  <em>G.I. Jane</em> star for raising awareness and her timeless beauty. </p> <p>“And this Ladies and Gentlemen’s is what 60 year old looks like. Insane," wrote one fan. </p> <p>“You get better with age,” agreed another. </p> <p>“Demi looks amazing! If I look that good at her age I’ll be happy," commented a third. </p> <p>“Yes … had the honour to join @tilliewaltonofficial on a Grand Canyon trip and it’s LIFE CHANGING,” journalist Frank Elaridi wrote, adding, “Thank you for raising awareness to protect rivers ️.”</p> <p>"So much gratitude for dropping deep into nature with you. Your radiant wisdom and effervescence rocks my world!" added one of the travellers she went with. </p> <p>"Incredible Demi what's your secret to staying so young and beautiful 😍" commented another. </p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Roger Federer breaks royal protocol with Kate Middleton

<p dir="ltr">Roger Federer is being scrutinised by royal watchers after an awkward moment with the Princess of Wales was caught on camera at Wimbledon.</p> <p dir="ltr">Kate had welcomed Federer and his wife to the Royal Box to watch the match between Elena Rybakina and Shelby Rogers on Tuesday.</p> <p dir="ltr">It was when Federer greeted Kate to a standing ovation in front of the packed crowd, that he had made the controversial mistake of putting his arm around Kate as he said hello.</p> <p dir="ltr">Royal watchers have accused the eight-time Wimbledon champion of breaking royal protocol, as they believed this action caused Kate to “flinch”, and claimed that Federer was “overstepping”.</p> <p dir="ltr">As part of the royal protocol, it is improper for someone to touch a member of the royal family unless they offer their own hand in greeting.</p> <p dir="ltr">This extends to the royal children, who are expected to bow and curtsy to their own parents when in public, which prompted further questions for Federer’s actions.</p> <p dir="ltr">Despite people finding fault in Federer’s actions, the pair of good friends had laughed and enjoyed their time throughout the game.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It did seem that Kate and Roger were getting along pretty well,” <em>Seven News Europe </em>Bureau Chief Hugh Whitfield told <em>Sunrise</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Some might say that Roger, overstepped, the mark stepped, across the fault line by putting his arm, around Kate. They’ve known each other for a long time.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There’ll be questions about whether he broke royal protocol. I think most people were just happy to see them enjoy the day.”</p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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Kate Middleton takes on Roger Federer in astounding match

<p>Undoubtedly one of the best tennis players of all time, Swiss star Roger Federer may have just met his match with the Princess of Wales.</p> <p>While Federer has 20 grand slam titles to his name, the Princess managed to get a shot past the star, which was met with his response, “I think it was on the line. Amazing!”</p> <p>Kate also took the opportunity to grab some coaching advice from the former world No. 1.</p> <p>“Any tips on my serve at the same time would be very helpful,” she asked.</p> <p>However, Federer seemingly had no advice to offer the Princess, responding, “The serve looks good.”</p> <p>The duo were playing a doubles match on No. 3 Court – where Federer won his first match on the way to earning his first Wimbledon title in 2003 – to acknowledge the hard work of ball boys and girls at the tournament.</p> <p>A clip of their encounter surfaced on YouTube and tennis enthusiast Kate is heard saying, “It’s so good to see you, Roger,” before stepping out onto the court ahead of their match.</p> <p>After she got her shot past the tennis legend, who retired from the sport in 2022, Kate gave a celebratory pat on the shoulder to her doubles partner Joel Eboewe, a coach with the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative, which offers free lessons to local children.</p> <p>During their visit earlier in June, the pair accompanied the ball boys and girls in training for the 2023 tournament which commences Monday, 26 June.</p> <p>Federer himself started out as a ball boy in Basel in 1993 at just age 12, but it seemed as though he may have forgotten a thing or two about what goes on beyond playing the game.</p> <p>As tennis balls bounced around at his feet, Federer – with an estimated net worth of $820 million – asked, “Is that supposed to be me picking them up?”</p> <p>Kate also appeared slightly confused, with the royal being told that she was not allowed to catch a ball until it had bounced off the back wall.</p> <p>Every year, about 1,000 children aged 11 to 13 from schools near Wimbledon participate in training sessions, with a lucky quarter of them selected to take part in the tournament.</p> <p>For those being tested, Kate had a message to share, “With all the discipline and everything you’ve learned, you’ll be able to take it into so many other parts of your life; things like confidence and that feeling of pride with being on any of the courts is such a big moment.”</p> <p>Kate and Federer were due to participate in a charity tennis day in 2022, but the Princess pulled out after the Queen’s funeral.</p> <p>Federer has become friends with the Royals and the Middletons, with the tennis legend even spotted at the wedding of Kate's sister Pippa to James Matthews in 2017.</p> <p>He has also visited Prince William and Princess Kate at their home in Anmer Hall in Norfolk and has given Prince George a private tennis lesson.</p> <p>Wimbledon ball boys and girls manager Sarah Goldson said, “We’re proud of the young people who dedicate so much time and effort to their role which plays an integral part in delivering successful championships.”</p> <p>As patron of the All England Club, Kate will present the trophies to the winners of Wimbledon 2023.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Getty</em></p>

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Roger Federer stuns with unlikely photo op

<p>Roger Federer has taken the world by storm with more than just his tennis prowess after posting a new picture to Instagram. </p> <p>The retired 20-time Grand Slam champion is in France for Paris Fashion Week with his wife, Mirka. Mirka had been turning heads with her outfit, with many believing the creature on her vest to be a nod to her husband, the GOAT, but it was Roger who seized the attention of fans with his surprising post. </p> <p>The image features Roger posing with all four members of K-pop sensation Blackpink - Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa. </p> <p>The group, formed in 2016 and dubbed the world’s greatest girl group, boast their own following of 52.4m followers on Instagram.</p> <p>It appears that Roger’s four children are included in that impressive count, with Roger captioning the picture, “My kids said this was a definite IG post.”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn9Dii3oSEF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; 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border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn9Dii3oSEF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Roger Federer (@rogerfederer)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The meeting between international superstars immediately caught the attention of fans and friends, skyrocketing to over one million likes in one day. </p> <p>Fans of Blackpink are known affectionately as “Blinks”, and dozens took to Roger’s comment sections to express their surprise while questioning his position in the fan network.</p> <p>American teen tennis star and current World Number 7 Cori Dionne “Coco” Gauff asked, “blink????” </p> <p>“Your kids definitely understood their assignment,” declared one fan, referencing Roger’s caption.</p> <p>“Iconic!” The agreement came from none other than CEO of TAG Heuer, Frédéric Arnault. </p> <p>“You win everything,” commented London’s Instagram account, “now you’ve won at instagram!”</p> <p>Roger also posted the picture to his Twitter account, where the comments reflected those seen on Instagram, with the additional, “not sure if I’m jealous of Roger or Blackpink LOL.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">not sure if im jealous of Roger or Blackpink LOL</p> <p>— Iggy Wan (@officialiggywan) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialiggywan/status/1619451939045122050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <p>Amid the excitement, many voiced their surprise at the unexpected meeting of stars. Others praised Roger’s kids for keeping the 41 year old on top of trends, with one writing, “Roger’s kids really keeping him updated with pop culture. Love to see it” to over 250 likes. </p> <p>Since both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have overtaken Federer’s Grand Slam victory tally, a debate has broken out as to whether or not he is the tennis GOAT. This doesn’t seem to be troubling Federer, who seems to be making the most of and enjoying his time away from the game. </p> <p>Although Federer did not attend the Australian Open, Djokovic took an opportunity to honour the retired champion, and expressed his support for Roger and his family, “he is enjoying life, for sure. It’s nice to see that. Obviously, for tennis, he has been one of the most important players ever to play the game. So, you know, big regards to him and his family.”</p> <p><em>Image: Twitter</em></p> <p> </p>

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Demi Moore announces the start of her "hot kooky unhinged grandma era"

<p dir="ltr">Demi Moore is excited to be surrounded by kids once again after announcing her daughter’s pregnancy.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 60-year-old first shared snaps to Instagram of her daughter Rumer Willis’s pregnant belly and her boyfriend, Derek Richard Thomas kissing it.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Entering my hot kooky unhinged grandma era,” she wrote with a plant emoji indicating her grandchild has a bit longer to go.</p> <p dir="ltr">In another post, the actress shares an update where she and her daughters, Tallulah and Scout, are standing next to Rumer as she waits for her ultrasound.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Saying hello to the little nibblet!! Overjoyed for you, my sweet Rumer. It’s an honor to witness your journey into motherhood, and can’t wait to welcome this baby into the world!” her caption read.</p> <p dir="ltr">“So grateful for my incredible lineage of women in my family. I love you all so much. This baby is so lucky to have you guys,” Rumur responded.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Also shoutout to Pilaf we couldn’t do it without you.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Rumur’s child will be Demi’s first grandchild and her fans are already congratulating her on the exciting news.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Holiday blessings abound. Congratulations @rumerwillis,” someone wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“So excited for you all!!! What a blessing,” another commented.</p> <p dir="ltr">“So happy for Rumer! She’s going to be a great mom,” another wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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"Please believe me": Roger Federer refused entry into Wimbledon

<p>After being refused entry to Wimbledon, Roger Federer has been forced to boast about his tennis achievements to a security guard. </p> <p>Speaking with Trevor Noah on <em>The Daily Show</em>, the tennis champion shared the details of the incident that happened in November, where he was refused entry into the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis Club. </p> <p>Despite winning the major tournament a whopping eight times throughout his glittering career, the 20-time Grand Slam winner says he was initially turned away at the entrance gate.</p> <p>“I drive up to the gate where usually guests would come in. So I get out, and I tell my coach who was with me, ‘I’ll quickly go out and speak to the security lady. I got this,’” he recalls.</p> <p>“So then I get out and I’m like, ‘Hello I was wondering how I could get into Wimbledon?’ She asked if I had a membership card. When you win Wimbledon, you become a member automatically. And honestly I don’t know about membership cards, they are probably at home somewhere and I’ve just been travelling so I had no idea.”</p> <p>“I told her, ‘No I don’t have my membership card, but I am a member. I’m just wondering where I can get in,’” he told the guard, however his plea fell on deaf ears.</p> <p>“I’m like, ‘No, I am a member and normally when I’m here, I’m playing. And now it’s the first time the tournament is not on and I’m here.’"</p> <p>“I look at her in a panic one last time, and say, ‘I’m so sorry but I have won this tournament eight times, please, believe me, I am a member,’” he added.</p> <p>After an unsuccessful attempt at gaining access to the club, Federer decided to try another gate on the opposite side, where he was instantly recognised by another guard.</p> <p>He told the host, “The security guard standing there says, ‘Oh my god, Mr. Federer what are you doing here? Do you have your membership card? I said I don’t, but the security guard let me in and organised it all.”</p> <p>The tennis legend said after he finally gained access, he ended up having tea with the Wimbledon chairman for an hour.</p> <p>“And I thought of going over to the other side and giving the other security guard a wave, but I didn’t do it,” he said.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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See inside Roger Federer’s teenage bedroom

<p dir="ltr">While Roger Federer’s adult life has been filled with fame and success on and off the tennis court, a throwback photo has revealed that his teenage years were more similar to most of ours than we might expect.</p> <p dir="ltr">A photo of the tennis maestro’s bedroom has been doing the rounds on social media and shows a 17-year-old Federer grinning for the camera with bleach-blond hair, some spots, and wearing a baggy Nike sweatshirt.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-80512efe-7fff-5421-80f7-aa93133a3cae"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">The future World No. 1’s bedroom walls were covered in posters of his teenage idoles, including Pamela Anderson, and NBA stars Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">A 17-year-old Roger Federer with pin-ups of Jordan, Pamela Anderson and a Macedonian flag 🇲🇰 in his bedroom in Basel 😀 <a href="https://t.co/IPEIqzV9sw">pic.twitter.com/IPEIqzV9sw</a></p> <p>— Luigi Gatto (@gigicat7_) <a href="https://twitter.com/gigicat7_/status/1584598092065648642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Other items dotted around his room included what appears to be an Akubra hat, along with the Montenegrin flag, a mini basketball hoop and a collection of trophies.</p> <p dir="ltr">Just five years after the photo was taken, Federer would win his first Major at Wimbledon in 2003.</p> <p dir="ltr">Fans were quick to share their thoughts on the photo, with many sharing lighthearted jokes and commenting on how normal the future star’s room looked.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Lol i like the 90s randomness of it all,” one person shared.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Looks like any normal kids room at the time,” another said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Really been living up to his two as the blandest white guy on earth since day one,” a third teased.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The GOAT with my country’s flag 😍,” one fan enthused.</p> <p dir="ltr">As for his bleached locks, one fan dubbed it his “Eminem phase”, referencing American rapper’s iconic bleach blond hair which he had during the 1990s and 2000s.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-845b454f-7fff-8174-435d-f678f04b1e2a"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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Federer opens up on emotional moment with Rafael Nadal

<p dir="ltr">Roger Federer has spoken about the moment he was snapped holding hands with Rafael Nadal during his emotional final match at the Laver Cup, describing it as a “secret thank you”.</p> <p dir="ltr">Though Nadal and Federer lost their doubles match, there wasn’t a dry eye in the arena as the reality of Federer’s retirement and completion of his final match sunk in.</p> <p dir="ltr">The icons have been both rivals and teammates over the years, winning a combined 42 Grand Slam singles titles.</p> <p dir="ltr">After the match emotions were high with the pair sitting next to each other and crying, with Federer then reaching out to hold Nadal’s hand.</p> <p dir="ltr">With a photo capturing the moment going viral, Federer told the New York Times the act was a “secret thank you” to Nadal.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Well, I mean, it was a short moment,” Federer said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I think at one point, I was sobbing so hard, and I don’t know, everything was going through my mind about how happy I am to actually experience this moment right there with everybody.</p> <p dir="ltr">“And I think that’s what was so beautiful about just sitting there, taking it all in while the music was playing, and the focus was maybe more on her (the singer Ellie Goulding). So, you almost forgot that you’re still being taken pictures of.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I guess at one point, just because obviously I couldn’t speak and the music was there, I guess I just touched him, and I guess it’s maybe a secret thank you.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I don’t know what it was, but for me, that’s maybe what it was and how it felt and some pictures came out of it. Different ones.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Not just that one but other ones, too, that were just completely crazy, you know, so with different angles, and I hope to get those because they mean a lot to me.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The emotional moment comes after the 41-year-old <a href="https://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/retirement-life/i-love-you-and-will-never-leave-you-federer-s-message-to-fans" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced his retirement</a> earlier this month.</p> <p dir="ltr">Though the potential to add more wins to his lengthy list of victories, Federer said he hopes he can continue to play in exhibition matches.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I think it would be beautiful to somehow have a goodbye exhibition game, you know, and thank the fans, because obviously Laver Cup was already sold out before I knew about retirement,” Federer said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“A lot of people would have loved to get more tickets and couldn’t, so I just feel maybe it would be nice to have one more or several goodbye exhibitions, but I’m not sure if I could or I should do that now.</p> <p dir="ltr">“But obviously I would love to play exhibitions down the road, take tennis to new places or take it back to fun places where I had a blast.”</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e6ea1229-7fff-18f5-380c-255e00edf0b8"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Twitter</em></p>

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The retirement of Roger Federer is the abdication of tennis royalty

<p>This is a time of endings. In the midst of the all-consuming <a href="https://theconversation.com/media-coverage-of-queen-elizabeths-death-began-well-but-quickly-descended-into-farce-190645" target="_blank" rel="noopener">media spectacle</a> surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II, “tennis royalty” in the form of Roger Federer <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-15/roger-federer-announces-retirement-from-tennis/101446316" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retired</a> in the same week and in the same city that she is laid to rest.</p> <p>When the career of a sporting celebrity concludes, it is widely represented as if they have died, in what journalists call “sports obituaries”.</p> <p>The person in question is usually still alive and will probably go on to be successful in the business, media and/or charity sectors. But the experience of watching them perform live at the stadium or on screen immediately mutates into nostalgic reflection.</p> <p>So, what can be said about the sporting life of “Roger”, one the few people often known solely by their given name?</p> <h2>The final curtain</h2> <p>When the institution of sport emerged during the late industrial revolution in the 19th century, it changed, as Allen Guttmann famously put it, “<a href="http://cup.columbia.edu/book/from-ritual-to-record/9780231133418" target="_blank" rel="noopener">from ritual to record</a>”. It became all about the numbers and the score.</p> <p>By this measure, Federer’s sporting record is <a href="https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/roger-federers-records-milestones-2022-09-15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">formidable</a> – world men’s number one for the best part of six years, 20 Grand Slam singles titles (including six Australian Opens), the only player to win at least ten titles on clay, grass and hard court surfaces, and sundry other tennis achievements.</p> <p>Of course, it has not all gone smoothly. The body that was his finely tuned instrument on the tennis court increasingly failed him, although the steely determination of the champion never wavered.</p> <p>Until, facing one last hurrah but probably playing on one leg, he chose to lower the curtain at the event that he co-created.</p> <p>Named after his tennis hero, the <a href="https://lavercup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Laver Cup</a> is a testament to Federer’s unusually intense immersion in tennis history and, ultimately, his own place within it. Federer, who arrived as a <a href="https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/The_Master/2N79DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=federer+biography&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">teenage firebrand</a>, admires not just the impressive tennis record but also the demeanour of <a href="https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/rod-laver" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rod Laver</a>.</p> <p>An elegant and courteous stylist who was instrumental in the professionalisation of tennis in the 1960s, he has been a significant role model for Federer.</p> <p>Laver is not just acknowledged as a superlative tennis player, but widely respected and admired. In emulating him, Federer generally behaved well on and off court, although unlike Laver, he sometimes wept with frustration or joy.</p> <p>In the pure aesthetics of tennis, Federer arguably eclipsed the master. No cold-eyed counting of tournament wins can capture the beauty of his backhand, the flourish of his forehand.</p> <h2>King Roger and the big three</h2> <p>In the early days of his career, the Swiss-South African Federer could have gone the way of Australian <a href="https://theconversation.com/what-the-ash-barty-and-special-k-tennis-triumphs-say-about-australia-and-the-buttoned-up-sport-industry-175993" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick Kyrgios</a>, who is more than a decade younger. Both supremely talented and combustible, Federer and Kyrgios went in different directions.</p> <p>Federer became “<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/king-roger-c6xpgkd8t?region=global" target="_blank" rel="noopener">King Roger</a>”, as he was anointed by the august Times of London in 2018 – a player who trained hard, curbed his temper, and won Wimbledon at the age of 21.</p> <p>Kyrgios, by contrast, emerged as “<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-10964325/Wimbledon-2022-Stars-slam-Nasty-Nick-Kyrgios-SPAT-direction-abusive-fan.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nasty Nick</a>”, attracting media and spectator interest as much for his confrontational on-court antics as his sometimes sublime tennis.</p> <p>Even if Kyrgios begins to win Grand Slams while continuing to <a href="https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/07/05/people-cant-look-away-from-nick-kyrgios/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fascinate younger tennis</a> fans, it is unimaginable he will come close to Federer’s elevated place in the pantheon.</p> <p>Federer’s place in tennis history has been enhanced in part by his membership of the “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/feb/01/obsession-with-big-three-nadal-djokovic-federer-ruined-tennis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Three</a>” alongside Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – or the “Big Four” if Andy Murray is included.</p> <p>With more than 60 Grand Slams between them, the three rivals dominated men’s tennis, supplying the kind of “golden age” narrative so beloved of terminally sentimental sport fans.</p> <p>Now, with Nadal also prone to injury and Djokovic sacrificing tournaments by refusing to be <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59890943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vaccinated</a> against COVID, Federer’s retirement signals the end of this era.</p> <p>The departure of “<a href="https://nypost.com/2022/08/28/all-hail-queen-serena-williams-on-the-verge-of-future-triumphs-in-new-fields/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Queen Serena Williams</a>” from the women’s game and the youth of the singles winners in the 2022 US Open is further evidence that the wheel has, perhaps mercifully, turned in favour of renewal.</p> <p>But longevity is a major aspect of Federer’s status. He has been at or near the top of tennis for most of the 21st century.</p> <p>Just as most people have only known one Queen of England, young and middle-aged tennis fans have had the comforting certainty of King Roger plying his trade on the world tennis circuit.</p> <p>Unlike constitutional monarchies, though, those of the sporting world are produced by performance, not heredity. The new tennis regime is yet to take shape.</p> <h2>Astonishing athleticism</h2> <p>I only saw Roger Federer in the flesh once.</p> <p>It was two decades ago in London’s shiny <a href="https://www.nike.com/retail/s/niketown-london" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NikeTown</a>, and young Roger – an up-and-coming professional contracted to Nike – was playing an exhibition game with oversized tennis balls and undersized racquets. My initial cynicism was overwhelmed by the astonishing athleticism on display.</p> <p>I thought he’d do well then, but had no idea I was witnessing the rise of the House of Roger.</p> <p>Federer, we are told, may return to such spaces to play post-retirement exhibition games. The <a href="https://rogerfedererfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roger Federer Foundation</a>, dedicated to alleviating child poverty through education, could use the money.</p> <p>But before the next phase of King Roger’s life there must be the <a href="https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Media_Events/MxzQnVZhQE0C?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=live+events+broadcasting&amp;printsec=frontcover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ceremonial media moment</a> of his appearance in the O2 arena in London, this week’s global capital of farewell ceremonies.</p> <p><strong>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://theconversation.com/the-retirement-of-roger-federer-is-the-abdication-of-tennis-royalty-190832" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Conversation</a>.</strong></p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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"I love you and will never leave you": Federer's message to fans

<p dir="ltr">Roger Federer has announced his retirement from tennis after an incredible career hailing 15000 matches over 24 years.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Swiss tennis player shared the breaking news in a lengthy post on all his social medias starting with a simple: “To my tennis family and beyond”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 41-year-old explained that it was time to retire after listening to his body following multiple knee surgeries. </p> <p dir="ltr">He first started off by acknowledging what the game has given him, friends, competitors, and fans who’ve been by his side throughout his incredible journey before he went on to share the devastating news. </p> <p dir="ltr">“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,” he wrote. </p> <p dir="ltr">“But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 15000 matches over 24 years. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Federer announced that the Laver Cup will be his final ATP event but teased that he won’t be completely disappearing from the game. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">To my tennis family and beyond,</p> <p>With Love,<br />Roger <a href="https://t.co/1UISwK1NIN">pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NIN</a></p> <p>— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/1570401710685945856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">“I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour. </p> <p dir="ltr">“This is a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me. But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate. </p> <p dir="ltr">“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.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Federer then went on to thank his wife Mirka and his four children, who stood by his side and endured his fantastic tennis career. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I would like to especially thank my amazing wife Mirka, who has lived through every minute with me. She has warmed me up before finals, watched countless matches even while over 8-months pregnant, and has endured my goofy side on the road with my team for over 20 years.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I also want to thank my four wonderful children for supporting me, always eager to explore new places and creating wonderful memories along the way. Seeing my family cheering me on from the stands is a feeling I will cherish forever.”</p> <p dir="ltr">He also addressed his parents and sister “without whom nothing would be possible”. </p> <p dir="ltr">Federer then listed everyone who stood by him, from former coaches, to players, to sponsors, partners, and the “unbelievable fans” over the last 24 years. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I have had the immense fortune to play in front of you in over 40 different countries,” he wrote. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I have laughed and cried, felt joy and pain, and most of all I have felt incredibly alive. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Through my travels, I have met many wonderful people who will remain friends for life, who consistently took time of their busy schedules to come watch me play and cheer me on around the globe. Thank you.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Federer then ended the lengthy post with a little glimpse into how he decided he wanted to play tennis back when he was a ball boy. </p> <p dir="ltr">“When my love of tennis started, I was a ball kid in my hometown of Basel. I used to watch the players with a sense of wonder,” he wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“They were like giants to me and I began to dream. My dreams led me to work harder and I started to believe in myself. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Some success brought me confidence and I was only my way to the most amazing journey that has led to this day.</p> <p dir="ltr">“So, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, to everyone around the world who has helped make the dreams of a young Swiss ball kid come true.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Finally, to the game of tennis: I love you and will never leave you.” </p> <p dir="ltr">Following the shock announcement, Federer’s fellow tennis players wished the best for the Swiss tennis player.</p> <p dir="ltr">Rafael Nadal - “I wish this day would have never come. It’s a sad day for me personally and for sports people around the world. I said it to you when we spoke and now it’s here. It’s been a pleasure but also an honour and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Billie Jean King - "Roger Federer is a champion's champion. He has the most complete game of his generation &amp; captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court &amp; a powerful tennis mind. He has had a historic career w/memories that will live on and on."</p> <p dir="ltr">Rod Laver - "Thank you for everything Roger. See you soon. Rocket."</p> <p dir="ltr">Martina Navratilova - "What a heartfelt message, full of love, life, hope, passion and gratitude. Which is exactly how Roger played the game we love so much. Thank you thank you thank you, for all the magic!!!"</p> <p dir="ltr">Carlos Alcaraz - "Roger has been one of my idols and a source of inspiration! Thank you for everything you have done for our sport! I still want to play with you! Wish you all the luck in the world for what comes next!"</p> <p dir="ltr">Andy Roddick - "Cheers Roger. Thanks for the shared memories my friend. It was an honour to share time/experiences on the most hallowed grounds in our sport. Don't be a stranger."</p> <p dir="ltr">Petra Kvitova - "Roger - you have always been such a huge inspiration to me. Your elegance, your grace, your beautiful game. I have always held you in the highest regard and want to congratulate you for an amazing career. Tennis won't be the same without you!"</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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Kate Middleton to face Roger Federer in tennis

<p dir="ltr">The Duchess of Cambridge will go head-to-head with Roger Federer in a tennis match for a special charity event. </p> <p dir="ltr">Kate Middleton will go against the Swiss 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion to help raise money for disadvantaged and vulnerable children.</p> <p dir="ltr">All funds raised will go toward two organisations backed by the Duchess, Action for Children and the Lawn Tennis Association. </p> <p dir="ltr">Children between the ages of 8-15 will have the opportunity to meet the professional tennis player and enjoy a game or two with him. </p> <p dir="ltr">The exciting match, which was reportedly suggested by Kate, will go ahead on September 22 as part of the Laver Cup which was co-founded by Federer. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Her Royal Highness is passionate about supporting grassroots tennis and encouraging young people from all backgrounds to become involved in the sport,” a statement from the Palace read.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Excited to announce that Laver Cup is partnering with The Duchess of Cambridge this year to raise funds for two incredible charities – @actionforchildrenuk and the <a href="https://twitter.com/LTA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LTA</a> Tennis Foundation. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you in London! <a href="https://t.co/7B82Gkj5EE">https://t.co/7B82Gkj5EE</a></p> <p>— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/1559843493610246145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">The Laver Cup is a three day tournament which sees six of the best tennis players across Europe go against six of the best tennis players from the rest of the world. </p> <p dir="ltr">Federer is no stranger to the royal family, having played tennis with Prince George, nine, and attended Pippa Middleton’s wedding. </p> <p dir="ltr">"Her Royal Highness is passionate about supporting grassroots  tennis and encouraging young people from all backgrounds to become involved in the sport," the palace said in a statement.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Laver Cup will see Federer’s <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/federer-sends-tennis-world-in-a-spin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">return to the court</a> after struggling with his right knee after undergoing three operations to help repair damage to his meniscus and cartilage. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Twitter/Getty</em></p>

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Federer sends tennis world in a spin

<p dir="ltr">Roger Federer has sent the tennis world in a spin after announcing he may be pushing back his retirement. </p> <p dir="ltr">The 40-year-old Swiss player was welcomed to a standing ovation and a huge round of applause when he appeared at Wimbledon on Sunday for the traditional parade of champions.</p> <p dir="ltr">Federer, who has been struggling with his right knee after undergoing three operations to help repair damage to his meniscus and cartilage, then announced exciting news to tennis fans.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I hope I can come back one more time. I’ve missed it here," he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Of course I've missed being here. I would have loved to be here. I knew walking out here last year, it was going to be a tough year ahead.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">With eight singles titles to his name, <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rogerfederer</a> 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wimbledon</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CentreCourt100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CentreCourt100</a> <a href="https://t.co/ucGLn0wW6q">pic.twitter.com/ucGLn0wW6q</a></p> <p>— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1543582911466700800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">"Maybe I didn't think it was going to take me this long to come back. But the knee has been rough on me.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I didn't know if I should make the trip, but I'm happy standing right here, right now."</p> <p dir="ltr">Federer has played at Wimbledon every year since his main-draw debut in 1999 but had to sit out in 2022 due to the long recovery on his knee. </p> <p dir="ltr">"I've been lucky enough to play a lot of matches on this court. Feels awkward to be here today in a different type of role," he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">"But it's great to be here with ... all the other champions. This court has given me my biggest wins, my biggest losses."</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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Roger Federer welcomes new family member

<p dir="ltr">Roger Federer has welcomed a new member into the family…a dog!</p> <p dir="ltr">The Swiss tennis star announced the heartwarming news on Facebook saying the family finally “gave in”. </p> <p dir="ltr">“We gave in…But we couldn‘t be happier. Welcome to the family Willow #delfie,” he wrote alongside a d(s)elfie with the dog. </p> <p dir="ltr">Several of his fans shared their own “Willows” and told Federer that he would not regret Willow and that she will bring along happy times with her. </p> <p dir="ltr">“You will be soooo glad you gave in.....you will have such happy times with Willow,” one read.</p> <p dir="ltr">“​​She is beautiful and will bring so much joy to your family,” another wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Dogs are just the best. I’m sure the kids are super happy to have Willow in their lives,” someone else commented. </p> <p dir="ltr">“What a cute little puppy, wish you a lot of happiness and joy with Willow,” someone else wrote. </p> <p dir="ltr">“A family is never complete without a furry friend. Willow, you are blessed and the Federer family, your lives are about to change forever,” another commented.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Facebook</em></p>

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Roger Federer's big news

<p>Tennis champion Roger Federer has delighted fans with his plans to compete at the Swiss Indoors in October.</p> <p>His return to tournament tennis comes after the athlete had over a year away from the sport after a devastating injury. </p> <p>The event in Basel, Switzerland, announced in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday that the 20-time Grand Slam champion “has officially entered the tournament and will appear on the entry list with the protected ATP ranking" of No. 9.</p> <p>His agent also confirmed the news of his return, with Federer's first match in the tournament scheduled for October 25th, according to the event's <a href="https://www.swissindoorsbasel.ch/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>. </p> <p>The 40-year-old tennis legend has not played a competitive match since losing to Hubert Hurkacz in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on July 7th.</p> <p>After his defeat, Federer underwent surgery to repair meniscus and cartilage on his right knee — the third time in a span of 18 months that knee was operated on.</p> <p>Federer said in an interview with a Swiss newspaper in November that he expected to miss Wimbledon this coming June, and was not sure when, if ever, he might be able to play again at a high level, although he did "want to see one last time what I’m capable of as a professional tennis player.”</p> <p>Federer has won a men's record eight championships at the All England Club. </p> <p>He and Novak Djokovic are tied for the second-most overall major tennis titles won by a man, as Rafael Nadal takes the top spot, who has 21 major titles under his belt. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Federer’s children “had no idea” he was a tennis champ until recently

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though Roger Federer may be considered the greatest tennis player of all time, his four kids </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://honey.nine.com.au/parenting/roger-federer-reveals-his-kids-had-no-idea-he-was-a-tennis-champion/08f55e0e-dada-49b2-9d2b-a102e5694ecf" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">had no idea</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> about his fame until recently.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The champion player recently revealed that his kids “didn’t know” about his success in tennis, and “don’t care” about it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The usually private Federer spoke about his family life in an interview with Ringier, including how he told his kids what he did for work and his struggles getting them to be interested in the sport.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“My victories have never been an important topic at home,” he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Federer shares two sets of twins with his wife Mirka: 12-year-old girls Myla and Charlene, and seven-year-old boys Leo and Lenny.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though Mirka has often been spotted matchside cheering her husband on, their kids have only appeared a handful of times - which may be contributing to their lack of knowledge around their dad’s success.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846484/federer-kids1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/880b789ad05e4064afe34263e298c3f9" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mirka Federer with all four of her kids watching their dad play in the 2019 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final. Image: Getty Images</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“For a long time, my four children had no idea what I had achieved during my tennis career,” he said in the interview.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But when they did find out through their friends, he said they were “literally speechless”, despite their lack of interest in playing tennis for themselves.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I have tried to promote tennis at my household with playing a lot of matches against Rafa, Novak and everybody but my kids don’t care,” he shared. “They need daddy home from the practice or from the matches.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“You see very quickly if kids like to play with the ball or go running outside. I think you see the differences very quickly.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Federer recently announced he would miss next year’s Australian Open, as he recovers from knee surgery.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 40-year-old had two knee operations in 2020 which have majorly impacted his playing, but he says he is more concerned about day-to-day life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I had this operation done so that I could ski with my children or play football or tennis in the future,” he said. “My primary motivation was to get back in shape for my normal life.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: @rogerfederer (Instagram) / Getty Images</span></em></p>

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"I can't feel this yet": Pink's emotional tribute to late father

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pink has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late father, Jim Moore, on what would have been his 76th birthday.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The singer </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/entertainment/music/pink-breaks-her-silence-following-her-fathers-death-with-emotional-message-c-4260010" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">shared</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> a photo of her father’s grave on social media, along with a message for him.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the photo, the singer placed a stack of doughnuts in front of a temporary plaque and a small American flag, with a single candle on top of the stack.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pink’s poetic message touched on the changing nature of the relationship she had with her dad, as well as the grief she feels.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Dad. I only knew you for 42 years this time,” she began the caption.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“That’s a long time / That’s not that long / When I reach into my memories of us to try to understand our relationship I remember our fights first. Screaming. Crying. Misunderstanding.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And then like a parallel universe simultaneously I remember the way you would pat my hand and say ‘aww’ to remind me to be gentler, to remind me that I was nicer than that thing I said.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She continued to describe the conflicting nature of their relationship, writing, “How you would tell me that the world was out to get me, but that the world was full of animals that needed our help.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Nature that needed to be revered. Silence that needed to be listened to. You taught me that no fight was too small, except the ones that chipped away at your soul.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The singer shared how she was continuing to process her father’s death.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I don’t even know that I can handle the cold hard truth that I miss you yet,” she wrote.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I wanna act like this is one of those times that I’m busy and not calling. I can’t feel this yet.”</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVEZchbpgqb/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVEZchbpgqb/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by P!NK (@pink)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pink posted the tribute on Friday, October 15, and noted that she was “ashamed to say” that she wasn’t sure that she “remembered to send a card”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“You and  i’s hearts have always been a bit broken,” she continued.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And you’re the only one that understood that without having to talk about it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I don’t know where you are. And therefore I don’t know where I am either. Anyways Happy birthday Daddy Sir.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She concluded the tribute with a poignant message, writing, “Gone but not forgotten. I won’t miss you yet. I’m not ready.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The photo and tribute come two months after her father passed away following a battle with prostate cancer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pink shared the devastating news in August, around the time of his reported death, and paid tribute with two black-and-white photos and the caption, “Til forever”.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CTELWkAM6BR/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CTELWkAM6BR/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by P!NK (@pink)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The day before, Pink shared another photo of the pair from their performance of “I Have Seen the Rain” in New York City in 2006.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pink first shared that her father was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer in July last year, with a photo showing Jim smiling in a hospital bed before surgery.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“This is my dear Dad this morning heading for surgery,” she wrote.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844894/p-nk1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/49da48058a004bb5a3fbc7f990afcb56" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: @pink / Instagram</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He just finished his second round of chemo for prostate cancer, fell off a ladder and fractured his back, lost function in his legs until my battered and bruised husband shared his brilliant doctor.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“But here he is, my Dad, scared and in pain sitting with the love of his life, our Grace, and what’s he doing??? Smiling. Cracking jokes. Making everyone else feel better.”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: @pink / Instagram</span></em></p>

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Dear Evan Hansen is an inspiring and entertaining film

<p>When <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> was released on Broadway over five years ago it became a generation defining Broadway phenomenon. Now we have the film version with Ben Platt reprising the main role and he does this with breathtaking results.</p> <p>Some critics have complained it's not realistic for Platt to play Evan Hansen in the film version because Platt’s now 27 years old and it’s difficult for him to play an anxious, isolated high schooler. But does it matter that he’s a bit older now?</p> <p>Well, from an audience's point of view, it doesn’t and when Platt starts to sing those amazing songs, we can see why he won an Emmy and a Grammy for the Broadway production. As well, we have the song-writing team from <em>La La Land</em> and <em>The Greatest Showman</em> writing the songs and everything works. </p> <p>Plus, the serious nature of this film – the fact it deals with teenage suicide and how hard it is for some people to simply get by – makes it an important film and one which could help a lot of people. This makes <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> an important and inspiring film.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CjA50VxlxAw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p><strong>The storyline</strong></p> <p>The gist of the story is that Evan Hansen is a high school loner, awkward and inept with his only friend being the equally nerdy Jared (Nik Dodani).</p> <p>He shows up on the first day of school with a cast after breaking his arm, and he’s been instructed by his therapist to write “Dear Evan Hansen” letters to himself in order to work out his issues connecting with other people.</p> <p>Fellow student Connor Murphy (Colton Ryan) has a run-in with Evan and grabs one of said letters from a printer. A few days later, Connor’s mother Cynthia and stepfather Larry (Amy Addams, Danny Pino) show up at Evan’s school with the letter saying that Connor committed suicide, and they’ve determined that the letter “to Evan” was his suicide note.</p> <p>Instead of telling them the truth, Evan concocts an elaborate lie about being friends with Connor in order to sooth his parents’ misgivings about his death. In order to maintain that illusion, Evan continues to lie to them as well as to Connor’s sister, Zoe (Kaitlyn Dever from <em>Book Smart</em>), and his lie just snowballs.</p> <p>Pretty soon, the school’s social justice activist Alana (Amandla Stenberg) has up the Connor Project so that others who feel alone can feel seen and heard, and Evan has become hugely popular at school.</p> <p>But this doesn’t last forever and Hansen has to face up to his lie later on.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="/nothing.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5d05305e536f427786bcdaecf7d7a755" /><img style="width: 500px; height: 359.29432013769366px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844257/evan-hansen-2-um.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5d05305e536f427786bcdaecf7d7a755" /></p> <p><strong>The singing really does work</strong></p> <p>Although a lot of the focus of the singing is on Platt and his quite beautiful voice, each of the other primary cast have some amazing singing moments, whether it’s Stenberg doing a song about feeling anonymous like Connor or the song, <em>Requiem</em>, which shows off the amazing singing prowess of Devo, Pino, and even Adams.</p> <p>Julianne Moore, who plays Evan’s hardworking single mother, even gets an absolutely epic number towards the end which will get the waterworks flowing if nothing beforehand has done that job.</p> <p><strong>The showstopper is <em>You Will be Found</em></strong></p> <p>The movie’s absolutely showstopper is the number <em>You Will be Found</em> and it’s another great example of how the songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of <em>La La Land</em> fame translate so well to the screen. In fact, this song alone shows you why many people became obsessed with the Broadway version of <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em>.</p> <p>The film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Stephen Chbosky (<em>The Perks of Being A Wallflower</em>, <em>Wonder</em>).and he shows here he has a strong grasp on social media, cyber bullying, viral videos, and even cancel culture and how it destroys people, including families.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="/nothing.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6a5aa0b50b9b4978b0a9de506110c641" /><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.6550348953141px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844259/evan-hansen-um.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/93c5188b8e734808ba1159d8b2176137" /></p> <p><strong><em>Dear Evan Hansen</em></strong><strong> will be in cinemas by December 9</strong></p> <p>The film brings out many emotions and one of the reasons is because as we watch it, we can relate to so much of what Hansen is going through. The characters and the story feel very real, which is as much a testament to Chbosky as a filmmaker, but also his cast and the people behind the original musical.</p> <p>There’s a good reason why <em>Dear Evan Hansen </em>was such a success on Broadway, and a great deal of that is retained by the movie.</p> <p><em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> will be showing in cinemas by December 9 and there’ve been no announcements as to whether it will stream.</p> <p><em>Images: UPI</em></p>

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Ed Asner dies at age 91

<p>Star of <em>The Mary Tyler Moore Show</em>, Ed Asner, has passed away at age 91. </p> <p>The gruff but charming actor who played old-fashioned journalist Lou Grant on the hit TV show died on August 30th. </p> <p>His family confirmed the news on the actor's Twitter account. </p> <p>They wrote, "We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully."</p> <p>"With a kiss on your head - Goodnight dad."</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head- Goodnight dad. We love you.</p> — Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheOnlyEdAsner/status/1432034864384000007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2021</a></blockquote> <p>Ed Asner won five of his seven career Primetime Emmys for his role as Lou Grant, which showcased both drama and comedy. </p> <p>He was first cast for the prolific role in 1970, where audiences instantly fell in love with the loveable rogue newsman.</p> <p>He played the role on <em>The Mary Tyler Moore Show</em> for seven years, before moving the character to his own hour-long drama in 1977. </p> <p>In more recent years, Ed became known to younger audiences as the voice of Carl in the Oscar-winning Disney Pixar animated film <em>Up</em>. </p> <p>Ed was cast in several more TV series, <span>including a recurring role on Aaron Sorkin's </span><em>Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.</em></p> <p>On the big screen, he had roles in Oliver Stone's biopic on <em>JFK</em>, and he played Santa in the Christmas classic <em>Elf</em> alongside Will Ferrell.</p> <p>Upon hearing news of the actor's death, tributes from actors and directors all over the world paid their respects online. </p> <p>Don Cheadle, Michael Moore, Josh Gad, Katie Couric and Vincent D'Onofrio were among the celebrities who took to Twitter to share their memories with Ed. </p> <p><em>Image Credits: Getty Images/Shutterstock</em></p>

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Glimmer of hope: World reacts to Federer's sad news

<p>Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has posted a new video to his Instagram account giving his legions of fans an update as to his health status.</p> <p>“I will be on crutches for many weeks and out of the game for many months,” the 20-time Grand Slam title winner said.</p> <p>But in even sadder news, many sports commentators are now asking whether we’ll ever see Federer playing competitively again – given that the Swiss star is now 40 and the knee surgery will take him out of the sport for “many months.”</p> <p>Federer's decision immediately rules him out of the US Open, where he has been champion five times and which starts in two weeks.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSmtPCfIl66/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSmtPCfIl66/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Roger Federer (@rogerfederer)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“I’ve been doing a lot of checks with the doctors on my knee ... I hurt myself further during the grass-court season and it’s just not the way to go forward,” Federer added.</p> <p>“They told me ... to feel better I’ll need surgery. I decided to do it.</p> <p>“I want to give myself a glimmer of hope to return to the tour in some shape or form.</p> <p>“I am realistic, don’t get me wrong. I know how difficult it is at my age to go through another surgery. I will try it. I want to be healthy, I want to be running around.”</p> <p>Federer, who has played just 13 matches in 2021, underwent two knee surgeries in 2020. He had already pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics to rest his knee.</p> <p><em>Photo: Getty Images</em></p>

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