Laver Cup 2022: Federer's last tournament of his career is on the line
Roger Federer's participation in his farewell tournament - the Laver Cup 2022 - is in doubt as his fitness coach claims a last-minute decision will be made on his involvement in the game, which starts on September 23
Andy Murray is hoping he will get a final chance to play with Roger Federer at the Laver CupThe Laver Cup, initiated by Swiss legend Roger Federer has been confirmed to be the final tournament of his career. It was founded in 2017 and has taken place every year since 2020, when it was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roger Federer's decision to quit the game stems from his experiences with persisting injury over the last few years, leading to three surgeries and rehabilitation that kept him on the sidelines for nearly three years.
Teams participating in Laver Cup 2022
The Swiss are gearing up to compete at this year's Laver Cup in London, which is set to commence on September 23. He will play for a star-studded Team Europe, which includes Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Stefanos Tsitsipas and US Open finalist Casper Ruud.
The great Bjorn Borg will lead the charge. His side will face Team World, featuring Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, Diego Schwartzman, Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe.
Tiafoe will fill in for John Isner, who has opted out of the remainder of the season due to a broken left wrist. John McEnroe will lead the team. The upcoming edition will mark the tournament's fifth edition, which will continue till September 25.
Both teams will compete against one another in singles and doubles matches. For every win on day one, a single point will be awarded. On day two, winners will receive two points each and three on day three.
The first team that acquires 13 points becomes the winner. A tiebreaker match will determine the rightful winner if the score is tied at 12-12.
Roger Federer has played for Team Europe in three of the last four Laver Cup tournaments
Roger Federer was present in each of the first three editions of the Laver Cup. In the first edition in 2017, the Swiss defeated Sam Querrey 6-4 6-2 and Nick Kyrgios 4-6 7-6.
He paired up with Rafael Nadal for the first time and outclassed Sam Querrey and Jack Sock 6-4 1-6.
Federer again won both of his singles matches the following year against Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 6-2 and John Isner 6-7 7-6. He partnered with Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev to win two doubles matches.
With former number one Djokovic as his partner, the Swiss couldn't overcome Jack Sock and Kevin Anderson. However, Federer defeated John Isner and Jack Sock alongside Alexander Zverev.
Federer maintained his streak and won all his singles matches at the Laver Cup in 2019 after beating Nick Kyrgios and John Isner.
The 20-time Grand Slam titlist paired up with Alexander Zverev for the second straight year and dispatched Denis Shapovalov and Jack Sock. With Stefanos Tsitsipas as his partner, he couldn't defeat John Isner and Jack Sock.
Federer will hope to play well at his final tournament and increase Team Europe's chances of winning the Laver Cup for the fifth time in a row.