According to Reports ‘Federer Reveals Laver Cup Favorite After Vancouver Encounter’ Roger Federer is currently in Vancouver for the Laver Cup this week, returning to mark the one-year anniversary of his retirement from tennis, a decision finalized after last year’s Laver Cup.
Although not participating on the court this year, the 20-time Grand Slam champion is closely following Felix Auger-Aliassime, hoping for a stellar performance on home turf.
Auger-Aliassime, a key player in Team World’s victory in the previous Laver Cup, notably defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, faced a challenging 2023 season. He suffered early exits in the US Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, leading to a disappointing 14/15 win/loss record for the season.
Federer had the opportunity to meet Auger-Aliassime at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, expressing his admiration for the Canadian’s game and expressing optimism for a positive turnaround during the Laver Cup this week.
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In line with Sportskeeda’s report, Federer stated, “I’m a big fan of his game, I always wish him the best. I hope that the Laver Cup can be again a turnaround for him.”
Auger-Aliassime echoed this positive outlook, aiming for a consecutive Laver Cup title and enthusiastically expressing his eagerness to participate.
Federer will have a special role on Friday, commemorating the anniversary of his retirement with an on-court interview by former world No 1 Jim Courier and conducting the coin toss for the final match of the day.
He anticipates the excitement of being back in the live tennis atmosphere and appreciates Vancouver as a great host city, especially for its enthusiasm toward tennis and hosting world-class players.
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Facts To Know About Roger Federer Career
Here are some facts to know about Roger Federer’s career:
- Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, the third most of all time behind Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
- He is the only male player to have won all four Grand Slams twice in the Open Era.
- He is also the only male player to have reached the finals of all four Grand Slams at least five times.
- Federer has been ranked world No. 1 for a record 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks.
- He has won a record six ATP Tour Finals titles.
- He has also won a record 28 Masters 1000 titles.
- Federer is the only male player to have won at least one Grand Slam singles title in four consecutive decades.
- He is also the oldest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title, doing so at the age of 36 at the 2018 Australian Open.
- Federer is known for his all-court game, elegant style of play, and sportsmanship.
- He is also one of the most popular and successful athletes in the world.
In addition to these career accolades, Federer has also won numerous individual awards, including the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award five times and the ATP Player of the Year award five times. He has also been named the ITF World Champion five times.
Federer retired from professional tennis in September 2022, but his legacy as one of the greatest tennis players of all time is secure.