Roger Federer, founding father of the Laver Cup, has simply arrived in Berlin for the seventh version of the match that bears the title of the Australian legend Rod Laver.
The Swiss Maestro instructed a curious anecdote about himself and Carlos Alcaraz and expressed his intention to apologize to the Spanish tennis participant – this week in Berlin – stressing how he cannot wait to see the Roland Garros and Wimbledon 2024 champion in motion.
“I barely know Carlitos, so I am actually excited to see him play for the primary time right here. I’ve solely skilled with him as soon as, at Wimbledon, when he was nonetheless a junior, after which the following day, my coach requested me if I needed to heat up with him once more. I mentioned no, that I would somewhat heat up together with his coach, who was from my era: Juan Carlos Ferrero. This week I undoubtedly wish to apologize to Carlos for that scenario,” mentioned the Swiss Maestro.
🇪🇸 🇨🇭 Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz having a success collectively in Halle earlier than they landing at Berlin for the Laver Cup tomorrow.
Generational follow 🤯🎾 pic.twitter.com/7jzvroxeUi
— Zain (@ItzzZain10) September 17, 2024
Federer additionally added that he’s excited to see Alexander Zverev play on the Uber Area in entrance of the German residence crowd.
“I believe it will likely be an important factor for him, because it was for me after I performed in Geneva in Switzerland,” mentioned Roger, who additionally added that he has great reminiscences of this occasion that in 2022 noticed the tip of his profession.
That mentioned, Roger has already arrived in Berlin. Over the weekend, from Friday to Sunday, there would be the Laver Cup, a staff occasion through which a Europe staff and a World staff will oppose one another. And the 2024 version will see among the many protagonists, amongst others, the 4-time Slam champion Alcaraz.
Hello there @rogerfederer Good to see you in Berlin😊 pic.twitter.com/O3nUV78WYr
— Dinora♥RF 🐐 (@norinchi_df) September 17, 2024