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.

I think Fritz is going to get Zverev maybe again,” Federer said ahead of day two of the Laver Cup before making similar observations about his game. “Unless Zverev is going