Federer to miss this year's Laver Cup

[BeatlesFan]

Wow, I thought he'd at least sit on the bench to cheer on Team Europe. Ticket sales will be anemic.

“I’m really disappointed to be missing this year’s Laver Cup,” Federer said. “Team Europe has an incredible line-up though and I wish them all the very best as they go for their fourth Laver Cup."

 

[sureshs]

He will make money either way.

 

[big ted]

maybe the other team will actually have a chance to win now lol

 

[spottishwood]

maybe the other team will actually have a chance to win now lol

The other team will place a bunch of servebots in their lineup

 

[Raul_SJ]

Will "Coach" Borg show up to be a potted plant?
What a disgrace this phony cringey event is.

 

[Shu-Pak]

oh no!

 

[octobrina10]

I'm glad Rafa won't participate in this Fed's event.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1427996838599168003

 

[weakera]

Going to be so epic to see Jack Sock play Casper Ruud. Amazing event every time!

 

[GabeT]

Going to be so epic to see Jack Sock play Casper Ruud. Amazing event every time!

Do I notice a hint of sarcasm?

 

[BeatlesFan]

I'm glad Rafa won't participate in this Fed's event.

Too bad Rafa won't be participating in ANY event until ATP Cup in Australia in January. Book it.

 

[The Fedfather]

Expected. Unfortunate fot the ticket owners. The tourney should arrange zoom calls with Roger on a big screen. Like, post match commentary or something. Obviously won't do that, but it would give the fans a little bit more joy.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Too bad Rafa won't be participating in ANY event until ATP Cup in Australia in January. Book it.

They'll have to give any tickets. No Bostonian will pay one penny to see the likes of Rublev or Med.

 

[Raul_SJ]

I'm glad Rafa won't participate in this Fed's event.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1427996838599168003

Team Russia versus Team Europe would be far more interesting.

 

[ForLoveOfTheGame]

I had tickets for this for the last 2 years. Canceling because I've waited decades to finally see Federer play live. Looks like I may never get the chance.

 

[Raul_SJ]

He will make money either way.

Why is Fed not even bothering to show up at his own event? He could be a Coach. What else does he have to do? Such arrogance.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Well, it could have been 4 in a row. The greatest accomplishment in tennis. It had to end sometime.

 

[clayqueen]

Why is Djokovic not in Team Europe?

 

[octobrina10]

Too bad Rafa won't be participating in ANY event until ATP Cup in Australia in January. Book it.

Your beloved player - Fed - will certainly not.

 

[Devil_dog]

Fed should captain the squad, imho. People will still want to see him at his exo, I think.

As for the World Team, hopefully Nick and Shapo will be back on the squad.

 

[ibbi]

I'm glad Rafa won't participate in this Fed's event.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1427996838599168003

Can they all get along for long enough without any veteran leadership to hold them together to stave off the rest of the world?

 

[sureshs]

Will Laver be there?

 

[Devil_dog]

Will Laver be there?

Rocket will be line 1 singles...

 

[aldeayeah]

oh no!

Anyway...

 

[El_Yotamo]

The other team will place a bunch of servebots in their lineup

For what it's worth they have Schwartzman

 

[tsurismo5]

Russia randomly part of Europe.

 

[El_Yotamo]

In any case, it's an interesting lineup. Let's see if the nextgen can step up now

 

[The Blond Blur]

With none of the Big 3 playing for team Europe this year, team World might stand a chance.

Spoiler

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

I'm glad Rafa won't participate in this Fed's event.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1427996838599168003

If(Nadal participates in Laver Cup=FALSE, "I'm glad Rafa won't participate in this Fed's event.", "Nadal is actually going to participate because he is a true ambassador for the sport.")

 

[Yugram]

Hooray, Laver Crap is coming to an end

 

[octobrina10]

If(Nadal participates in Laver Cup=FALSE, "I'm glad Rafa won't participate in this Fed's event.", "Nadal is actually going to participate because he is a true ambassador for the sport.")

Laver Cup is an entertainment event, not sport.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Laver Cup is an entertainment event, not sport.

You'll have to update my IF statement accordingly.

 

[NoleIsBoat]

Russia randomly part of Europe.

Yes, most of the important parts of Russia are in Europe.

 

[Raul_SJ]

Why is Djokovic not in Team Europe?

Who says Djoker is not on Team Europe?... Not even sure Djoker will show up for this farce.

 

[beard]

Russia randomly part of Europe.

Almost half of Europe belongs to Russia, lol...

 

[TennisFan3]

Why is Djokovic not in Team Europe?

Because then it would not be fair competition. Djokovic is almost equivalent to three other players.

 

[tsurismo5]

Almost half of Europe belongs to Russia, lol...

Ik but you’d think they’d give Russia to the world to balance things out.

 

[beard]

Ik but you’d think they’d give Russia to the world to balance things out.

Ah, I understand, but Russia is predominantly European country, population, culture, although bigger part is Asian...

 

[Raul_SJ]

Because then it would not be fair competition. Djokovic is almost equivalent to three other players.

Not clear what this meaningless event is about (other than a shameless Fed money grab). Are we supposed to believe that some European player randomly assigned to "Team World" is going to get excited playing against Team Europe. The entire premise is rubbish and makes a mockery of what is supposed to be an individual sport.

 

[daphne]

Wow, I thought he'd at least sit on the bench to cheer on Team Europe. Ticket sales will be anemic.

“I’m really disappointed to be missing this year’s Laver Cup,” Federer said. “Team Europe has an incredible line-up though and I wish them all the very best as they go for their fourth Laver Cup."

He may compete for the team Mars.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

let's hope this useless exo never recovers... for the sake of everybody, including fedr

 

[Raul_SJ]

let's hope this useless exo never recovers... for the sake of everybody, including fedr

There will always be suckers willing to pay $900 a seat to see Fed and his servile clown Kyrgios.

 

[Standaa]

meaning this LC edition will be more cringe than ever

 

[ND-13]

Laver Cup is an entertainment event, not sport.

dont cheat the readers. It is an ATP event, that counts for h2h

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

For what it's worth they have Schwartzman

The Schwartzman vs Goffin match @ the Laver Cup was highly entertaining..

 

[liriel]

I had tickets for this for the last 2 years. Canceling because I've waited decades to finally see Federer play live. Looks like I may never get the chance.

I feel for you and share your pain because I'm stuck with ATP Paris and Nitto in Turin with probably the all big 3 probably not participating. I'd prefer to travel to a warmer climate and explore I saw some of the next gen already, hoped Rafa and Novak would turn up. I so badly wanted to see the big 3 before they retire.

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

I feel for you and share your pain because I'm stuck with ATP Paris and Nitto in Turin with probably the all big 3 probably not participating. I'd prefer to travel to a warmer climate and explore I saw some of the next gen already, hoped Rafa and Novak would turn up. I so badly wanted to see the big 3 before they retire.

You’ll for sure be able to see them in 2022 if you want....

 

[liriel]

ATPs on clay. RG - don't know what round to choose because he was rock solid (ok, he lost every 6 years). Btw, Thiem was unlucky to play so great on clay but against great Rafa. Possibly the most "lost" of his generation (no idea where to put him)
and Roger.. first round of Wimbledon?
about Novak I don't complain I witnessed him I "met" him and he'll be around for a while.

 

[PilotPete]

Why do they continue this useless exhibition besides money? Yes Nadal fans this is an exhibition, ATP finals are not.

 

[BayAreaBooster]

Why is Fed not even bothering to show up at his own event? He could be a Coach. What else does he have to do? Such arrogance.

How do you know Fed's being arrogant? What if he is recovering from surgery and in crutches? What if Fed is physically unable to cope with travel given his current health? Pause and think first before you post. Logic 101.

 

[BayAreaBooster]

Why do they continue this useless exhibition besides money? Yes Nadal fans this is an exhibition, ATP finals are not.

I like the concept of a Ryder Cup like tennis tournament. What I don't like is the conflict of interest it brings: Fed's agency (Fed, Godsick) are co-organizers of this event and the criteria to issue invitations for players is not transparent at all.