Tennis-Federer's retirement leaves a void that can't be filled, says McEnroe

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 3, 2022 Switzerland's Roger Federer and former tennis player John McEnroe are seen during centre court centenary celebrations REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer's retirement from competitive tennis will leave a void that can never be filled, according to former world number one and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion John McEnroe.

The 41-year-old Swiss will bow out later on Friday when he partners great rival Rafa Nadal in a doubles encounter at the Laver Cup.