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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer of Team Europe and teammate Rafael Nadal react as they sit down during a practice session ahead of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer of Team Europe and teammate Rafael Nadal react as they sit down during a practice session ahead of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
The opening Grand Slam of the season has ended with fanfare. The Australian Open 2022 has set the tone for the coming tournaments. The fans witnessed some thrilling action at Melbourne Park. Moreover, history was created on the final day of the ‘Happy Slam’ as Rafael Nadal became the first man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles. The Spaniard defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in a come-from-behind victory to etch his name in the history books. Further, on the women’s side, local favorite Ashleigh Barty continued her consistent run as she defeated? Danielle Collins of the USA in straight sets to lift her first Australian Open title.
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Tennis – Australian Open – Men’s Singles Final – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 31, 2022. Spain’s Rafael Nadal in action during the final against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
The tennis fraternity lauded Nadal’s grit and determination to overcome a two-set deficit. Social media was buzzing with praises for the Spanish legend. Additionally, his victory at the Australian Open has set a roadmap for the rest of the season. Recently, the 35-year-old confirmed his participation in a prestigious tournament.
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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to play at the Laver Cup 2022
The two tennis legends confirmed their participation at the Laver Cup 2022. Further, the fifth edition of the Laver Cup will be held at The O2 in London from September 23-25, 2022.
A Fedal Comeback.
Tennis superstars @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal will represent Team Europe this September at #LaverCup London 2022. Premium hospitality packages available starting February 7. Multi-session tickets go on sale in early March. https://t.co/APOt1nJCb1 pic.twitter.com/4ufboTFDp6— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) February 3, 2022
La @LaverCup 2022 se jugará en Londres. Nadal confirmó su participación
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are both confirmed for the Laver Cup 2022 in London pic.twitter.com/y1MKjo9guo
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The Laver Cup is a hard-court men’s tournament between two teams consisting of Team Europe and Team World. It is held annually since 2017. However, it was postponed in 2020 due to Covid-19. The tournament is named after Rod Laver, one of the greatest players in the history of tennis.
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Roger Federer of Team Europe poses with Rod Laver and the trophy after winning the Laver Cup during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament ran from September 20-22, 2019 (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Further, Team Europe has dominated the tournament, winning on each of the occasions. However, Team World would be eager to overcome their dominance with some of the gen-next stars in their ranks. Who is your pick for the 2022 Laver Cup? Do let us know your views in the comments below.
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