Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will play the Laver Cup 2022, from September 23 to 25 in London. The announcement was made this Thursday morning by the organizers of the exhibition, launched in 2017 under the leadership of Federer.
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The Swiss and the Spaniard will be teammates under the colors of the European team against the World team for the third time in five editions, after 2017 (Prague) and 2019 (Geneva). Björn Borg will once again be their captain.
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“I’m really looking forward to returning to competition later this year and the Laver Cup is a big part of my schedule., Federer said in a statement from the organization. It’s no secret that I love this competition and I can’t wait to return to the O2 Arena in London in one of the coolest cities in the world. Rafa is an amazing person, an inspiration to me and so many other people around the world. He messaged me after the Laver Cup in Boston last year and suggested we play doubles together in London. I’m in for the return of “Fedal” in the Laver Cup! »
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“Roger (Federer) holds a very important place in my career, he is a great rival and a true friend”
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“The Laver Cup is a unique competition, I love playing it, explained Nadal, a few days after his coronation at the Australian Open. I suggested to Roger that we play the double ensemble in London, he seems willing. Now it remains to convince our captain Björn! Roger holds a very important place in my career, he is a great rival and a true friend. Being part of Team Europe together is great. If we can share the court once again as doubles partners, it would be a really special experience for both of us at this stage of our careers. »
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