'Very important for tennis' - Alex Corretja relishing Roger Federer return at Laver Cup as part of 'Big Four'
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Updated 15/09/2022 at 15:21 GMT
Roger Federer is set to make his long-awaited return to tennis at the Laver Cup, which will be held at the O2 Arena in London from September 23-25. The 41-year-old has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon semi-finals after undergoing a third knee operation. Alex Corretja and Barbara Schett are excited to see Federer back and playing with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.
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Alex Corretja believes it will be “very important for tennis” to see Roger Federer back in action at the Laver Cup this month.
Federer, 41, is set to play for the first time in over a year at the team event in London from September 23-25.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion has been undergoing rehab after having a third knee operation following Wimbledon 2021.
He will join up with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray on Team Europe, marking the first time the ‘Big Four’ have played in the same tournament since the 2019 Australian Open.
“I can’t wait to see Roger on court,” said Eurosport expert Corretja.
“We are so excited to see him play, even if it’s just doubles we can’t wait. Hopefully he will feel healthy and good. It’s very important for tennis to see Roger back.
“Having the 'Big Four' together is like a dream come true. The fans will love it. It’s a totally different contrast of styles, they all have their own game and personality, but combined together in the same team it will be so much fun.”
Federer helped create the Laver Cup, which has been held annually since 2017 and pits Team Europe against Team World.
Players compete in singles and doubles matches and are able to talk to team-mates and get advice during matches.
So far Team Europe, who will also have top-10 duo Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas this year, have won every edition.
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“I am very excited to see Roger Federer at the Laver Cup,” said Eurosport expert Barbara Schett.
“We haven’t seen him play tennis for such a long time. This will be the first return for him. I am not sure he will play singles, perhaps just doubles with Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic. Everybody is very excited.
“It’s so special to see the Big Four reunited as well. We haven’t seen them together for such a long time because of circumstances and injuries. This could be the last time we see the four of them together.”
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