“Europe Avengers assemble!” Andy Murray set to debut at the Laver Cup this year alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray
One of the most exciting tournaments of the year, the Laver Cup will get even more exciting this year. 3-time grand slam champion Andy Murray is all set to make a debut at the Laver Cup this year, which will be played in London. Murray, who himself is a legend of the sport, will play with Team Europe alongside two more legends of the game- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
Murray expressed his wish to play the Laver Cup a few months ago and hence was edited by the announcement. He said that he loves playing as part of a team and the atmosphere combined with the intensity makes it even more special. He also is looking forward to teaming up with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
“I’m looking forward to playing the Laver Cup in London,” Murray said. “I love playing as part of a team and there is a great atmosphere and intensity to the event. I’ve heard lots of good things and I’m excited to be teaming up with both Roger and Rafa for Team Europe.”
Team Europe captain Bjorn Borg also welcomed Murray to the team and expressed his excitement to get him on board. He called the Brit a inspirational competitor and said that he will be an incredible asset for the home team.
“I am extremely excited to have Andy on our team,” Borg said. “He is a dedicated, ferocious, and inspirational competitor who has re-established himself at the top of the game. He will be an incredible asset for the home team in both singles and doubles.”
Roger Federer welcomes Andy Murray to the team
Roger Federer, who is the mastermind behind the Laver Cup, welcomed Andy Murray to the team. “Europe Avengers assemble,” he wrote on Twitter quoting the Murray announcement tweet from Laver Cup.
With Murray’s addition, Team Europe has announced its first three members for this year. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray are the first three picks, and needless to say, they are going to put on a show for the London crowd.
Lakshya Chopra
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