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Roger Federer praised the Laver Cup in a latest interview with Eurosport, explaining the significance and that means of the competitors held this yr on the Rogers Area in Vancouver. In 2023 there wasn’t a lot story, with the World group dominating the match and regaining the trophy.
Nonetheless the Laver Cup as soon as once more confirmed its full potential, leading to media curiosity swirling across the competitors. Largely resulting from the truth that the Swiss Maestro, co-creator of the occasion devoted to Rod Laver, could be current within the stands.
And assume what would occur if Federer grew to become captain of Group Europe! There could be delirium, amongst followers and insiders. The Laver Cup, when it comes to administration, picture, potential and enterprise, might change into, over time, a type of equal of the Ryder Cup in golf.
The Swiss champion’s first phrases introduced again reminiscences of the earlier version in London: “In spite of everything was stated and performed, all of us had enjoyable collectively. It was nice to see all of the gamers and their groups chill out and play one another.
It was nice. I secretly like being the focal point, however on the similar time it does not matter anymore. It is okay how I really feel now. After all, I miss seeing the glad faces of the individuals I hope I used to be in a position to entertain. The circuit was good for me.
I cherished each second of it however I am now fortunately retired.”
Roger Federer celebrates the Laver Cup
Roger analyzed: “It is crucial for us to move from technology to technology. At occasions like these, tennis legends like Jim Courier, Tim Henman and Todd Woodbrige be part of the motion and are actively concerned.
You stroll with them within the corridors, you may discuss to them. It is nice to convey collectively the most effective from each degree and technology, particularly whenever you’re a younger participant. This was my need and the target that the occasion ought to have achieved.
The chance for every athlete to study as a lot from their rivals as from their captain. Wanting again, for me the Laver Cup was at all times surely among the finest weeks of the yr.” Roger is of course trying ahead to organizing the brand new version in Berlin, hoping to convey collectively the most effective tennis gamers on the planet
