Bjorn Borg said that the sixth iteration of the Laver Cup in Vancouver, Canada, could be his final one, while Andy Murray has backed Roger Federer as a potential successor.
At the event in London over the weekend, Federer said his final goodbyes to the sport. His final competitive match, a doubles match against his archrival Rafael Nadal, was a loss.
In the Ryder Cup-style competition, Team Europe lost to Team World 13-8, denying 41-year-old Roger Federer one last victory. However, when Swedish legend Borg retires, a vacancy for captaincy will arise.
At London’s O2 stadium, Murray made his Laver Cup debut alongside the other “Big Four” competitors for Team Europe: Federer, Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
Roger will undoubtedly continue to be involved in the competition in some way, and he may even captain the squad in the future, according to Murray.
“See, he’s awesome on the side” (coaching).
He enjoys watching tennis and does it frequently.
It’s crucial for former athletes who go into coaching to sort of stay up to date and be familiar with many of the players, in my opinion.
At London’s O2 stadium, Murray made his Laver Cup debut alongside the other “Big Four” competitors for Team Europe: Federer, Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic acknowledged his desire for Federer to start tutoring.
Roger will undoubtedly continue to be involved in the competition in some way, and he may even captain the squad in the future, according to Murray.
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