Laver Cup 2022 managed to gather under the European team the most outstanding tennis players in the history of the Old Continent: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Borg and Murray in a collection photo
In addition to those mentioned, two more big names are added to the fantastic presentation poster: Bjorn Borg and Andy Murray.
In total, we have at least 76 Grand Slam tournament wins in one photo (and we are only talking about major competitions): Nadal (22), Federer (20), Djokovic (20), Borg (11), Murray (3). ).
Roger Federer’s Last Dance – Swiss Partner in Laver Cup 2022 Retirement Match
Photo credit: Kin Cheung/AP/Profimedia
Roger Federer through the eyes of Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the last FEDAL of their careers
According to the schedule announced by the Laver Cup organizers, there will be four matches on Friday, and the last one will be really special.
Roger Federer will mark his last official appearance in tennis, and his partner will be… Rafael Nadal.
This will be the last FEDAL that tennis fans will see in action, with the indication that this is if the two great rivals are teammates.
Roger and Rafa will meet Francis Tiafoe and Jack Sock in a doubles match that will be remembered by many tennis fans as the “Last Dance” of the great champion Roger Federer (starting at around 22:30).
Friday’s first match Kasper Ruud vs. Jack Sock starts at 15:00 (Romanian time). The competition for the Laver Cup 2022 can be watched live on Eurosport.
Roger Federer unites with his main rivals at the Laver Cup
At the Laver Cup 2022 (September 23-25), Roger Federer will join forces with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Team Europe will compete at the O2 Arena in London against Team Rest of the World: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Diego Schwartzman, Alex de Minaur, John Isner and Jack Sock.
Laver Cup, through time: Europe wins every time
Laver Cup 2017 – held at the O2 Arena in Prague, Europe won 15-9.
2018 Laver Cup – Held at the United Center in Chicago, Europe won 13-8.
Laver Cup 2019 – held at Palexpo in Geneva and Europe won 13-11.
Laver Cup 2020 – Not contested due to the Covid-19 pandemic (Roland Garros was held at the same time and the Laver Cup was eventually cancelled).
Laver Cup 2021 – held at TD Garden in Boston and Europe won 14-1.
What is the Laver Cup format?
Both teams have six players. A win earns a point on the first day of racing. There will be three singles and one doubles match.
On the second day of matches, a win brings two points. There will also be three singles and one doubles match.
On the third game day, success will be awarded with three points. After the doubles match, there will be up to three singles matches (depending on the score in the table).
The first team to score 13 points will be declared the winner (total of 24 points at stake).
No player may play more than two singles matches during the three days of competition. Also, four out of six athletes must perform in doubles.
Source: Hot News RO
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