Roger Federer discloses the ‘special’ provisions and rule tweaking done for him in order to participate in the 2022 Laver Cup
Roger Federer
20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is preparing for his farewell match as the 2022 Laver Cup approaches. One of the co-founders of the tournament, Federer will bow out of professional tennis following the 3-day tournament in London scheduled over the coming weekend.
Federer however revealed that a certain liberty was given to him in order to accommodate him playing the tournament. With the rules requiring every player to play 1 singles match in the first two days, Federer would still play only in the doubles and retire from the sport once and for all after that.
“I hope I can be somewhat competitive,”: Roger Federer
Speaking in the press conference ahead of the tournament, Federer revealed the modifications that would see him play the tournament. It involved a conversation between him, Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe and the ATP before he received the green light to play for one last time before retiring.
“This is an ATP event that I don’t want to mess with But at the same time I know my limitations. That is why I asked Bjorn [Borg] if it was okay if I just played one doubles [match]. I guess Matteo [Berrettini] would come in and have to play for me on Saturday.
“Bjorn spoke to John [McEnroe], the tournament and the ATP, [asking] if that is ok and everyone said that is fine. So here I am trying to prepare for one last doubles. We will see who it is with. I’m nervous going in because I haven’t played in so long. I hope I can be somewhat competitive,” said Federer speaking in the press conference.
Having already hinted at a ‘Fedal’ dream pairing, fans can keep their fingers crossed to see Federer and Rafael Nadal team-up for the final time in Federer’s farewell match as the two sporting greats have gone from being arch-rivals to good friends overs the course of their respective glorious careers.
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