The Swiss tennis star Roger Federer will end his career at the Laver Cup no longer contest an individual.
This was already clear beforehand, said the 41-year-old in an interview with the Swiss news agency sda. “But with the mode on Laver Cup I think I’ll be able to play doubles on Friday night”explained Federer.
A dream for Bjorn Borg
The Swiss therefore had Europe teamCaptain Bjorn Borg asked if that was for him OK be. “He said it’s already a dream to see me on the tennis court again. I’ll try. I was actually pleasantly surprised by mine level“said the Swiss, who previously trained with Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas.
A few tears shed
Federer had told the Swiss broadcaster RTS that he “relieved” about the announcement of his decision, he had “a tear or two” spoiled. “I am very happy that I was able to complete the career that I had”, added the Swiss. He wants to remain closely connected to tennis in the future. “I don’t know exactly what my future will hold, but I don’t want to completely distance myself from the sport that gave me everything.”
Number one for 310 weeks
Federer won 20 in his career Grand Slam-Tournaments, overall he collected on the ATP-Tour 103 tracks. He led the world rankings for 310 weeks. His last so far match on tour, he lost in three sets to the Pole in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on June 28, 2021 Hubert Hurkacz.
So now follows his last appearance at Laver Cup, which will be played in London from September 23-25 for the fifth time. This occurs team Europe against one team world on. On each of the three tournament days there are three singles and one doubles.
Well-known players at the start
In addition to Federer and Tsitsipas, record-breakingGrand Slam-Winner Rafael Nadal (Spain), Novak Djokovic (Serbia), Casper Ruud (Norway) and the Briton Andy Murray. That from John McEnroe looked after team World consists of Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada), Diego Schwartzman (Argentina), TaylorFritz (UNITED STATES), Alex deMinaur (Australia), Frances Tiafoe (US) and jack sock (UNITED STATES).