After three years of famine, the Team Europe has returned to success in Making Cupthanks to a huge Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard won the decisive match against Taylor Fritz and brought 8 points out of 13 to his team, a record since the start of the competition. In his end-of-match speech, the winner of Roland-Garros and Wimbledon responded to those who nickname him ‘Fed 05’referring to the incredible level ofAlcaraz in 2024, allowing it to be compared to the 2005 season of Roger FedererThe Swiss listened carefully from the stands.
Video – Carlos Alcaraz before the launch of the Laver Cup
“I hope to reach Federer’s level… but it will be impossible”
“I’m too far from that level” answered Carlos Alcaraz. Former glory of German tennis, Andrea Petkovic I informed “Carlitos” that the Team World nicknamed the Spaniard ‘Fed 05’ in reference to Roger Federerco-founder of this Laver Cup. “I hope to reach him one day. But it will be impossible. They have to change my name because Fed 05 will always be for him.” In the stands, Federer had a smile from ear to ear, and contradicted the Iberian player with a header.
“We are really, really happy with everything.”
Carlos Alcaraz made the most of his opportunity to win the Laver Cup for Team Europe.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/SE87ZnD9dj
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 22, 2024
“Zverev gave me the opportunity to go and get this Laver Cup”
“We came here with the goal of lifting this cup. I am very happy and we all are.” shared Alcaraz at the microphone of Petkovic. “Everyone did a great job during these three days. We almost lost. But Sacha (Zverev) came back and gave me the opportunity to go get this Laver Cup. I didn’t really watch his match except the first set, where I was there to encourage him. There are a lot of nerves so it’s difficult. I came back for the last game of the second set before going to warm up. I didn’t know if I was going to play or not… In the end, very happy that Zverev won.”
.@carlosalcaraz gets his hand on the Laver Cup for the first time.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/4ulJX1OKfJ
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 22, 2024
