Roger Federer had introduced his retirement and stated that the 2022 Laver Cup would be his final match. On Sunday, as Team World defeated Team Europe, Federer hinted at a potential return.
“I had no speech ready, I can say congratulations obviously to Team World,” Federer stated after the match.
“I was very confident going into today but well done Johnny Mac and the rest of team for playing so well today, you deserve it. Have a nice celebration today like I told you”
“It’s been great, been a little bit emotional at times. I recovered, the team has recovered. I hope I didn’t make the team lose but I had a wonderful time and I can’t thank you enough for that. I’d like to thank Bjorn, our captain. You’re the king, you know it, I love you,” he added.
Federer stated that he’ll be there in Vancouver subsequent yr for the 2023 version of the Laver Cup.
“Looking forward to next year, I’ll be there too and support both teams from different position,” Federer stated.
Frances Tiafoe sealed Team World’s first victory over Team Europe within the Laver Cup as he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. The American, who beat Roger Federer within the Swiss nice’s final aggressive match on Friday, proved a fly in Europe’s ointment as soon as once more with a scintillating victory.
He was outplayed within the first set however roared again to win 1-6 7-6(11) 10-8 to give Team World an unassailable 13-8 lead.
Team World, who had misplaced the 4 earlier editions of the workforce occasion, started the day trailing 8-4 however Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime shocked Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6(3) having earlier partnered Jack Sock to a 2-6 6-3 10-8 victory in opposition to Andy Murray and Matteo Berrettini.
After successful the match level he collapsed to the court docket and was buried beneath a pile of his workforce mates and captain John McEnroe who then handled the group to some dance strikes.
“It’s an unbelievable feeling,” Tiafoe, who reached the U.S. Open semi-final stated on court docket. “John McEnroe dropped a lot of F bombs saying we can’t lose again. Felix beat Novak today and we all did it together, it wasn’t just me.”
McEnroe was clearly overjoyed to lastly finish an extended wait to style victory and get one over outdated rival Bjorn Borg who was captain of a Team Europe aspect who have been large favourites.
“No one beats Team World five times in a row,” the American stated. “Felix stepped up large time.
“Frances is prime time, we noticed that at the U.S. Open.
“This is an incredible team event and I’m loving every second of it.”
(With inputs from Agencies)
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