‘Shouldn’t be Doing This’- Despite Laver Cup Co-Founder Status, Roger Federer Runs into a Major Locker Room Conundrum to State His Lifelong Allegiance

In the world of professional tennis, there’s a famous guy celebrated for his graceful style, talent, and sportsmanship, you have definitely heard his name. He’s not only one of the most successful athletes on the planet but is a humble man who took the tennis world by storm. It is none other than the Swiss maestro- Roger Federer. As the Laver Cup 2023 unfolds, Federer faces a dilemma that’s making waves.

In a promotional video for the Laver Cup 2023, Roger Federer took a peek behind the scenes, where his heart is pulled in different directions, making him question where his true loyalty lies. Roger Federer’s journey may not be limited to just being a spokesperson and a former star of the Laver Cup, but it may also take a turn towards being the captain of his very obvious favorite team.

Roger Federer stuck in a moral dilemma at the Laver Cup

The Laver Cup 2023 is underway, and tennis legend Roger Federer found himself in a bit of a pickle during a behind-the-scenes tour. As he walked through the locker room of Team World, Federer felt a bit out of place and had to remind himself of his loyalty to Team Europe.

Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion who played a crucial role in Team Europe’s past Laver Cup wins, couldn’t keep his feelings to himself. He said, “This feels strange going through the Team World locker room; I feel like I shouldn’t be doing this,” His words resonated in the arena, showing how much he wrestled with his emotions.

As he moved around the locker room, Federer noticed the bright red colors representing Team World at the Laver Cup. He remarked, “It’s nice to see all these red colors at the Laver Cup; we use some really energetic pictures. But I am Team Europe at the end of the day,” showing his fondness for his European roots.

Regardless of being the godfather of the event, Roger Federer still feels a certain bias in favor of Team Europe as that is where he shone during his playing days.

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Roger Federer’s potential future plans with Laver Cup

Federer retired from professional tennis last year, but that didn’t stop his passion for the sport. He mentioned during the tour that he hopes to be the leader of Team Europe at the Laver Cup someday. Although he made it clear that there were no immediate plans to replace Bjorn Borg in that role.

As the discussion veered towards his potential role as captain, Federer’s eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. “There’s no plans as of now, but I think that could be quite nice,” he said with a smile.

As the Laver Cup 2023 continues to captivate tennis fans worldwide, Roger Federer’s dilemma and heartfelt words remind us of the passion and dedication that define this prestigious tournament.

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