It all started in 2017 when Swiss legend Roger Federer walked onto center court at O2 Arena in Prague, touched the surface, and smiled to say, “It’s official. The Laver Cup will be played on a black tennis court.” Seven years to that day, Bastien ...

Roger Federer retired two years ago but his connection to tennis remains stronger than ever. The return of the Laver Cup is another reminder that he never left the stage.

Federer is glad to be still involved in tennis, as he looks ahead to this week’s Laver Cup in Berlin, a tournament he helped create. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion famously enjoyed an emotional farewell at the 2022 Laver Cup, when the team event was staged in London's O2 Arena. Federer co-created the Laver Cup and is back as a spectator in Berlin this year. He also raised eyebrows when he took to the iconic black court for a hit earlier in the week.

Roger Federer says he is happy that he "does not feel like an alien" in his return to tournaments as he acknowledged that certain questions can irk a retired player and make him never come back.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed a secret about Roger Federer after winning his opening match at the Laver Cup. The world No. 12 got revenge on Thanasi Kokkinakis on Friday, just weeks after the Aussie upset him at the US Open.