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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Greenwood/IPS/Shutterstock (13414176cl) An emotional Roger Federer (SUI) thanks the fans following his final professional match before retiring from the Laver Cup Tennis 2022, Day One, London, O2 Arena , London, UK – 22 September 2022 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications/services.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Greenwood/IPS/Shutterstock (13414176cl) An emotional Roger Federer (SUI) thanks the fans following his final professional match before retiring from the Laver Cup Tennis 2022, Day One, London, O2 Arena , London, UK – 22 September 2022 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications/services.
Another major hint for Roger Federer‘s surprise presence at the Laver Cup 2025! It has been a while since Rafael Nadal publicly announced that he will be a part of Team Europe’s roster this year. While everyone is trying to calculate if the Spaniard is planning to take a Federer-like retirement, there are high hopes of seeing the retired pro at this year’s event. As the tournament recently announced changes in mentorship, another arrow points towards Federer’s entry.
The tennis fans took their attention off the ongoing tussle at the French Open as Laver Cup’s official website came up with a grand announcement. John McEnroe, who has been leading Team World with two consecutive victories in 2022 and 2023, is set to bid farewell to his esteemed job after this year. While it is obvious that the defending champions need another legend to lead them, Andre Agassi has come forward to take charge.
However, besides the major change in Team World’s mentorship, the website also made a major announcement coming up soon for the rival team Europe as well. “Borg’s successor as Team Europe Captain starting in 2025 will be announced in the coming days,” the announcement post said, mentioning the fact that a new face is yet to be unveiled.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer of Team Europe has an emotional farewell after the doubles match between Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Looking at the suitable contenders for the chair which is about to be emptied after 2024, Roger Federer stands to be the first choice for many. The Swiss tennis maestro not only made 4 appearances but is also emotionally connected with the event because of his retirement on the same courts. While his undefeated singles win streak adds another reason for him to be a strong suggestion, his presence still remains a matter of discussion. What does the Swiss maestro want in this regard?
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Roger Federer expresses his urge to mentor Team Europe
This wasn’t the first time when fans considered Roger Federer’s name as the next captain of Team Europe after Bjorn Borg. In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, the Swiss tennis maestro was asked if he carries a desire to lead the team that he was once a part of.
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Coming in with a positive response, he said, “I see myself doing that one day.” Along with expressing his own desire to hold the position, the Swiss tennis maestro also wondered if he could have Rafael Nadal sharing the place with him. “Maybe it evolves that Rafa and I will do it together. I would be super flexible,” he said, adding a touch of friendship to the glorious opportunity.
Although there’s still no confirmation about Federer’s entry as the captain, it is evident that the fans only wish to see him take the position after Bjorn Borg.
