Legendary Roger Federer has named three players he is most excited to watch at the Laver Cup. The Swiss Maestro picked USA’s youngster Learner Tien as one to look out for.
Tien has impressed one and all with his skills and has shown that he has the ability to go a long way in his career. The American recently made it to the round of 16 at the US Open before losing to Karen Khachonov.
“I wouldn’t say I have a specific match I’m looking forward to. I just like seeing maybe some players I’ve never seen before playing live for the first time. Like Learner Tien, as an example. I’m looking forward to seeing him make his Laver Cup debut,” Federer told ‘The Tennis Pass‘.
Federer added he is also looking forward to watching Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in action. Alcaraz recently made a comeback to the tour after recovering from a wrist injury. The Spaniard made it to the quarterfinal of the US Open, where he lost to Ben Shelton.
On the other hand, Zverev won his second Slam at the New York Major after beating Shelton in the summit clash in a four-set contest. Earlier in the season, the German won his first Major at the Roland Garros.
“Always a pleasure to see [Carlos] Alcaraz play. And also, I must say, [Alexander] Zverev, with his two Slams this year – his finals also at Wimbledon – he’s been on an incredible run, and it will be great to see him play live again.”
The former World No.1 picked Team World as the favorites for the tournament.
“Team World has been really strong in the last years, definitely not to be underestimated, even though, on paper, Team Europe seems like the favourites, that’s my take,” he said.
“As we don’t quite know the matchups and line-ups yet, while I’m speaking, I’d pick Team Europe. Playing at home here in Europe, I think they’re going to be in better shape. That’s just my personal opinion.”
Team World has won the last three out of four Laver Cups.
