Roger Federer shall be joined by Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray because the 41-year-old brings an finish to his historic profession on the Laver Cup on the O2 Arena in London.
Federer is one in every of six gamers on staff Europe, becoming a member of his nice rivals in addition to Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas, because the Swiss performs in his last event earlier than retiring from the game.
The Laver Cup will see Europe face Team World over three days and throughout each singles and doubles matches, utilizing a matchplay-style factors system to find out the winner.
Europe have gained all 4 earlier editions of the event however all eyes shall be on Federer because the 20-time grand slam champion and one in every of sport’s biggest ever champions bids farewell to tennis by taking part in Friday night time’s doubles.
Here’s every thing you should know.
When is the Laver Cup?
The Laver Cup will get underway on Friday 23 September and can conclude on Sunday 25 September.
Is the Laver Cup on TV?
The event shall be proven within the UK on Eurosport. It may even be accessible to stream on-line on Discovery Plus.
Will Roger Federer be taking part in?
Given that is his final event, Federer shall be collaborating within the Laver Cup however due to his harm points and his lack of matches during the last yr, he’ll solely compete in Friday night’s doubles contest.
Federer shall be taking part in alongside his nice rival Rafael Nadal in Friday night time’s doubles, which can happen following Andy Murray’s match towards Alex De Minaur. The night session begins at 7pm so Federer and Nadal, who play Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, could play at round 9pm native time on the O2 Arena.
The guidelines are that each one gamers should play at the very least one singles match on both Friday or Saturday, so after he has accomplished the Friday doubles, the 41-year-old will withdraw from the event and get replaced by Team Europe alternate Matteo Berrettini.
How does the Laver Cup work?
Singles and doubles matches are performed on every day, with Friday’s matches price one level, Saturday’s price two and Sunday’s price three.
Each participant performs in at the very least one singles match over the primary two days however no participant can play singles greater than twice through the three days.
At least 4 gamers from every staff should play doubles however no doubles mixture can be utilized greater than as soon as.
Best of three units are performed, however the third set is a 10-point match tiebreaker if the primary two units are break up.
The profitable staff is the primary to succeed in 13 factors. With 24 factors accessible, a decider shall be performed within the occasion of a 12-12 draw.
What are the groups?
Team Europe
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
Casper Ruud
Stefanos Tsitispas
Captain: Bjorn Bjorg
Alternate: Matteo Berrettini
Team World
Taylor Fritz
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Diego Schwartzman
Frances Tiafoe
Alex de Minaur
Jack Sock
Captain: John McEnroe
Alternate: Tommy Paul
What is the Laver Cup schedule?
Friday September 23, 2022
1.00pm Day Session
Match 1 – Casper Ruud vs Jack Sock
Match 2 – Stefanos Tsistipas vs Deigo Schwartzman
7.00pm – Night Session
Match 3 – Andy Murray vs Alex De Minaur
Match 4 – Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal vs Jack Sock / Frances Tiafoe
Saturday September 24, 2022
1.00pm Day Session
Match 5 – Singles
Match 6 – Singles
7.00pm – Night Session
Match 7 – Singles
Match 8 – Doubles
Sunday September 25, 2022
12.00pm – Day Session
Match 9 – Doubles
Match 10 – Singles*
Match 11 – Singles*
Match 12 – Singles*
*if required
What is the Laver Cup order of play?
Friday September 23, 2022
1.00pm Day Session
Match 1 – Casper Ruud vs Jack Sock
Match 2 – Stefanos Tsistipas vs Deigo Schwartzman
7.00pm – Night Session
Match 3 – Andy Murray vs Alex De Minaur
Match 4 – Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal vs Jack Sock / Frances Tiafoe
Saturday’s order of play shall be introduced following Friday’s matches.
Sunday’s order of play shall be introduced following Saturday’s matches.
Source: www.unbiased.co.uk