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“Gift That Gives on Giving”: Fans Excited About Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s Doubles Action at Laver Cup 2022
Laver Cup has been a tennis fan’s dream for the four times that it has been held so far. It was a novel concept the first time it was held, and it has only grown in popularity over the years. Roger Federer recently hinted at his participation in the 2022 edition of the event, alongside Rafael Nadal, sending Twitterati into a frenzy.
Federer spoke about how Rafael Nadal had has contacted him about possibly teaming up at the Laver Cup. This correspondence occurred after the last edition in Boston. The only step left for the dream “Fedal” team-up is the nod of approval from the captain for Team Europe, Bjorn Borg.
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“Rafa is an incredible person and an inspiration to me and countless others around the world. He messaged me on social media after the Laver Cup in Boston last year suggesting we play doubles in London and I am definitely up for a Laver Cup ‘Fedal’ comeback!” Federer said.
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe and teammate Roger Federer celebrate during the singles match between Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day One of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Fans react to Fedal comeback tweet by Roger Federer
Fans of the Swiss maestro reacted to his quote tweet of the Laver Cup’s account. The post features both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer from one of the previous editions of the event.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) February 3, 2022
Rivals on-court and friends off it, the duo has always credited each other with pushing the other to achieve greater heights. World no. 13 Diego Schwartzman retweeted the post, hinting at his excitement about the tournament through a string of eyes emojis.
— diego schwartzman (@dieschwartzman) February 3, 2022
The great Rod Laver also retweeted the post, proclaiming it as “great news!”
Great news! https://t.co/PRda6JXyAN
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) February 3, 2022
Fans went berserk after the announcement, anticipating a team up of two of the most popular and decorated players in the circuit. They received this news by engaging with the post about the highly anticipated tournament.
Love you our unproblematic king
— ally wallyson (@failedcupcakes) February 3, 2022
I am patiently waiting for the Fedal moments pic.twitter.com/GFYzaIWHzx
— Mik⁴³ || on break (@motovrooms) February 3, 2022
ROGEEEER, this was the best news we could have ever gotten! Can’t wait to see you back in action at LC.
LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH
— Paola (@GhanemPaola) February 3, 2022
What wonderful news, Roger dear. I send you the best energies for your full recovery.
— Simone Drumond (@Drumond_Simone) February 3, 2022
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
— Fahad (@TheFederizedOne) February 3, 2022
We are waiting for You, Legend! Always by your side Love you King Roger Thank you for letting us know #teameurope pic.twitter.com/4GxCish2KF
— Marika Nic (@_MarikaNic) February 3, 2022
Oh my goodness what a tournament. You are a total gentleman, love watching you play. I have your autobiography to read. Never give up, you are loved too much
— Karen Hillier (@KarenHillier26) February 3, 2022
I love Laver Cup especially the way it includes the lower ranked players and helps them so much. That’s Roger for you though. The gift that keeps on giving
— MollyMing (@Molly_Ming) February 3, 2022
With more than 8k retweets, to say that fans are dearly anticipating the return of the legendary duo is an understatement. With both of them confirming their participation, this edition of Laver Cup promises to be a treat.
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