WATCH: “Last time you had a lot of tears,” Roger Federer becomes subject of playful hazing by Patrick McEnroe and Frances Tiafoe as they meet at the Laver Cup

Federer and Tiafoe exchanged welcomes and engaged in some lighthearted conversation.

WATCH: “Last time you had a lot of tears,” Roger Federer becomes subject of playful hazing by Patrick McEnroe and Frances Tiafoe as they meet at the Laver Cup

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Roger Federer returned to the spotlight by training with his Laver Cup teammates, including Frances Tiafoe, in Vancouver. Federer retired from professional tennis last year, during the Laver Cup tournament. His retirement brought many people to tears, including his friend and on-court rival Rafael Nadal.

Federer’s appearance at the training court was captured in a video that was extensive that was posted by the Tennis Channel on X. The footage showed the Swiss maestro entering the court. On-court certain players were engaged in a training session in preparation for the forthcoming sixth edition of the Laver Cup. Present among them were former player Patrick McEnroe and American player Frances Tiafoe. Federer and Tiafoe exchanged welcomes and engaged in some lighthearted conversation.

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During their reunion, one particularly memorable chat focused on the emotional circumstances from Federer’s last visit to the same court. “Last time I was on this court, you had a lot of tears on this court,” Tiafoe said jokingly.

Federer’s final match took place at the Laver Cup in 2022, when he joined up with Nadal for a highly anticipated doubles encounter. Their opponents, Jack Sock and Tiafoe, proved to be difficult opponents, winning by a score of 6-4, 6(2)-7, 9-11. As Federer bid farewell to the competitive tennis tour, the emotional weight of the event was obvious.

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Roger Federer’s vision for Laver Cup doubles

During a press conference at the Laver Cup, Federer voiced his enthusiasm for the upcoming doubles events and offered exciting pairings that could boost the tournament’s prestige. Federer’s ideas for potential doubles teams for both Team Europe and Team World, known for his vast mastery of the sport, have sparked significant interest among fans.

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Federer praised the excitement of Laver Cup doubles, emphasizing the tournament’s proclivity for forming unexpected and compelling teams. His suggestions focused on the introduction of new and exciting combinations that would give an amazing spectacle for tennis fans all over the world.

Federer proposed the pairing of Hubert Hurkacz and Andrey Rublev for Team Europe. The potential synergy between these two rising stars and the strong skills they bring to the doubles court sparked my attention to this notion. Federer’s support for this prospective combo emphasized the Laver Cup’s heritage of bringing together players who might not normally collaborate.

When speaking about Team World, Federer mentioned the abundance of doubles talent available, hinting at the possibilities of promising collaborations. He singled out Ben Shelton and hinted at a possible collaboration with Tiafoe. Federer’s idea raised the prospect of two talented American players collaborating during the match.

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