Laver Cup
Why Federer says this week at Laver Cup is ‘bittersweet’
Federer began the Laver Cup match in 2017
September 19, 2024
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Roger Federer launched the Laver Cup in 2017.
By ATP Employees
For the seventh and remaining time, legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will face off as captains of Group Europe and Group World, respectively, on the Laver Cup in Berlin. The occasion, which begins Friday, marks the tip of an period.
The Laver Cup, based in 2017 by former No. 1 within the PIF ATP Rankings Roger Federer, has seen Borg lead Group Europe and McEnroe Group World for the reason that occasion’s inception.
“For me it’s very a lot a bittersweet week with Bjorn and John as a result of I might love them to be captains endlessly,” Federer mentioned. “On the identical time, we’ve bought to maneuver with the instances, I assume.”
Regardless of the tip of their captaincies, Federer expressed deep gratitude for his or her contributions to the match.
“It was speculated to be three years, 4 or two, and it ended up being seven,” Federer mentioned. “It’s been seven nice years. Couldn’t have had higher captains, to be sincere.”
The 2 will likely be changed by Yannick Noah, who will captain Group Europe, and Andre Agassi, who will step in for Group World.
“After all, sooner or later I hope that Bjorn and John will return and go on the torch… to Yannick and Andre, that they’ll all the time be mates and friends as captains of the inaugural occasion,” Federer mentioned.
Group Europe gained the primary 4 editions of the Laver Cup, and Group World has triumphed in back-to-back years. John McEnroe and Group World will purpose for its third straight victory over the three-day competitors.
“The climate is meant to be actually stunning,” Federer mentioned. “Okay we’re taking part in indoors, however nonetheless while you exit, it’s good. So yeah, I believe coming to Berlin for the Laver Cup could be very enjoyable. Trying ahead to a fantastic week.”
