Alexander Zverev proved Roger Federer right after losing to Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup. It was a rematch of their recent US Open quarter-final, where the American won in four sets.

Roger Federer may have stepped back from competitive tennis, but his influence is everywhere, especially at the Laver Cup.

The importance of having Roger Federer close by: "It’s a huge advantage we have. Roger is definitely on our team. He himself does not want to reveal it, but we all know that he is there whenever we need him for important moments, and this is a small advantage that we take with us. They may have Rod, but we have Roger".

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 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.

"Our goal is to give people an experience that is so great they want to do it again!" said the Laver Cup's chief executive officer Steve Zacks while announcing a five-year extension to the tournament's partnership with the ATP.

Laver Cup in Berlin is well underway and celebrates its seventh year. Here are seven magnificent matches in the Roger Federer-inspired competition. The inaugural edition of the Laver Cup had a spectacular conclusion,