Roger Federer has arrived in Berlin to attend this year’s Laver Cup, where he’ll witness a new generation of talent take the stage. Among them, debutant Carlos Alcaraz has caught Federer’s attention, as the tennis legend eagerly anticipates watching the young star in action. Now, as a fresh spectator, Federer reveals a surprising reality about seeing the game from a different perspective, with Alcaraz leading the charge in this new era of tennis.

In an interview straight out of the Laver Cup, Federer acknowledged his admiration for Carlos Alcaraz’s style of play while also disclosing that he had never witnessed the player in person. He stated, “I mean, for me, that’s when he showed like, okay, he’s the guy and he’s going to be around for a very long time. So l’m actually very excited to see Carlos play here, because I actually haven’t seen Carlos play live ever.” 

On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz will continue to hone his craft by emphasizing shot selection above brute force. Roger Federer, meantime, has pledged to make amends to Alcaraz for not giving him the necessary recognition in the past. Federer recently declared that he would seek restitution during this week’s Laver Cup in Berlin, where Team Europe will take against Team World.

Further, Federer recalled that there was a time when he was washed to practice with Alcaraz but he choose his coach to practice, keeping the young Spaniard aside. He added, “I said, ‘No, it’s okay, I’d rather warm up with his coach, who was my generation, Juan Carlos Ferrero’. I can apologise to Carlos this week!” 

Roger Federer, however, has shared his opinions on Team Europe and reaffirmed his trust in the team’s strength as Carlos Alcaraz makes his Laver Cup debut this year as a player of the same squad.

Roger Federer is confident about Team Europe’s performance this year 

Roger Federer shared his thoughts on the upcoming 2024 Laver Cup with an air of confidence at a recent press conference, offering insights into the competition ahead. With the legendary 20-time Grand Slam champion watching closely, Federer made it clear he believes Team Europe is primed to dominate, especially in singles. However, he also had high praise for Team World’s chances in doubles, predicting they could give Europe a run for their money in that category.

“I think Team Europe is very strong this year, it’s stacked,” Federer stated. “In the singles matches, we are heavy favorites, even though Team World has some incredible players who are red-hot and playing really well right now. But I still think most of the singles matches will go Europe’s way. As for doubles, that’s where Team World might shine.”

And with good reason—Team Europe boasts an all-star lineup featuring Grigor Dimitrov, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and the electrifying Carlos Alcaraz. With such a formidable roster, it’s no wonder Federer is putting his faith in Europe to carry the torch this year. The Swiss maestro’s belief in Team Europe shines through as he eagerly awaits their performance, especially that of Alcaraz, whose debut in the Laver Cup has everyone talking.

Federer’s excitement to see Alcaraz on this stage mirrors the buzz around the tennis world—can the young sensation live up to the legend’s expectations? Let us know what you think in the comments below!