Even a year after bidding adieu to competitive tennis, the legendary Roger Federer still continues to rule the hearts of tennis enthusiasts and fans across the world. Now, the Swiss maestro has given a major reason to millions of his fans to be excited as he plans to make an appearance at this year’s Laver Cup, scheduled to be held in Vancouver. It will be an emotional return for Federer, as this is the very tournament where the great champion played his last match before retiring from the sport last year.
However, tennis fans might find a reason to rejoice as the 20-time Grand Slam champion has hinted at a possible association with the Laver Cup in the upcoming years too. What exactly did Roger Federer say? Let’s find out.
Roger Federer opens up on wish to lead Team Europe in the future
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The sixth edition of the Laver Cup is slated to begin on September 22 in Vancouver as Team Europe looks to take revenge on Team World after last year’s loss. Roger Federer, who is expected to be present at the event, expressed his desire to captain Team Europe sometime in the future.
As reported by Laver Cup’s official website, he said, ?I like being in the tennis sphere?.. ?Maybe one day, I?ll be the Captain of the team. There?s no plans as of now, but I think that could be quite nice.“ Furthermore, he also professed his allegiance to Team Europe, saying, ?There?s something in me that?s Team Europe.. I?m happy if World wins, don?t get me wrong ? but somehow, I can feel it deep inside, I want Europe to win.? The team is currently captained by the legendary Bjorn Borg.
The news certainly is cause for celebration for fans of Federer and tennis alike. The Swiss Maestro has earlier refuted close involvement with tennis anytime soon post his retirement from the sport.
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Federer isn’t keen on taking up coaching responsibilities
The tennis world was left wondering what the Swiss legend’s next career move would be after he decided to hang up his racket. But the 42-year-old cleared the air when he revealed that he has no intentions of taking up coaching duties in the near future. It is important to note that although Federer distanced himself from coaching, he mentioned that he is always open to providing mentorship and guidance to young and aspiring players.
Having said that, it will be a delightful sight for all tennis fans to watch Roger Federer lead Team Europe at the Laver Cup in the future. The most popular man in tennis taking over Europe’s captaincy from Bjorn Borg would certainly be a befitting tribute to the legendary Swiss!
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