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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Javier Garcia/BPI/Shutterstock (12173633qq) Roger Federer during his first round match Wimbledon
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Javier Garcia/BPI/Shutterstock (12173633qq) Roger Federer during his first round match Wimbledon
The Laver Cup fever is back in town. After quite an emotional last season which saw Roger Federer play the last match of his illustrious tennis career, this year’s event features some of the young stars like Ben Shelton and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The 3-day event will be held in Vancouver, Canada from September 22. However, ahead of the grand event, the chairman of the tournament, Tony Godsick, has faced massive criticism as a saddening reality hit this year’s edition.
Godsick has been a long-time agent of Roger Federer and their sports management company, TEAM8 runs the Laver Cup. Here’s what happened involving the veteran agent.
Long-time agent of Roger Federer slammed for high Laver Cup ticket prices
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Laver Cup, backed by the Swiss maestro Roger Federer, has gone on to become one of the most popular events on the tennis calendar. As a result, it is assumed that the stadium will be packed with spectators and there might be hardly any tickets left just days before the event. However, this is not the case.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Shopland/BPI/Shutterstock 10374156s Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during play in the third round in the Arthur Ashe Stadium US Open Tennis Championships, Day 5, USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA – 30 Aug 2019 US Open Tennis Championships, Day 5, USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA – 30 Aug 2019 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTXHUNxGRExMLTxCYPxROMxBULxUAExKSAxONLY Copyright: xDavexShopland/BPI/Shutterstockx 10374156s
Just hours ago, a post went viral on social media, indicating that there are many tickets still left to be sold out for the tournament. Although the discounted tickets have been bought by fans, premium tickets in a high price range are still left to be sold out. Two sets of tickets, one worth $1,396? and the other a whopping price of $5248, have gone unsold thus far. This results in Laver Cup facing a worrying $6500 dilemma.
Plenty of tickets available for Laver Cup on Viagogo, the discounted ones they've put up all week have gone. Still some tickets priced at £5248 EACH left though!
Tony Godsick, you have some nerve my friend, taking Tennis to new markets he said… yes the billionaire market! 😂 pic.twitter.com/TVhTgXt6my
— Pavvy G (@pavyg) September 17, 2023
Subsequently, Godsick was slammed for the high ticket pricing when the aim of the tournament was to reach as many audiences as possible. Recently, there was a swanky new addition to the Laver Cup that would make the fans love the game even more.
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Lavish new addition at Laver Cup
This year’s Laver Cup will bring in a completely new experience for fans. It will have ‘Rocket Club,’ which boasts luxury and premium treatment. Additionally, fans will have access to premium dining and lounging experience at the Rocket Club facility. Further, the tournament will also have the most premium hospitality area that can be accessed by only those fans having the most expensive ticket packages during the course of the event.
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Although this year’s tournament won’t feature the legends of the game, upcoming young talent will be on display at the tournament. Are you excited about this year’s Laver Cup? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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