‘He’s Excited About Learning More’ – Roger Federer’s Manager Opens Up About the Possibility of Carlos Alcaraz Joining Laver Cup Alongside Rafael Nadal

May 21, 2022 | 8:07 AM EDT

‘He’s Excited About Learning More’ – Roger Federer’s Manager Opens Up About the Possibility of Carlos Alcaraz Joining Laver Cup Alongside Rafael Nadal

May 21, 2022 | 8:07 AM EDT

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia’s astounding rise on the ATP tour has made him a fan favorite. The rising star has followed his idols, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, and the day might not be far away when he actually gets to play with them as part of Team Europe in the Laver Cup.

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Carlos Alcaraz’s impressive record this year (28-3 in 2022) has propelled him into the upper echelons of the ATP rankings. Given the current World No.6’s meteoric rise, the organizers of the Laver Cup are planning to secure the Spaniard’s service for Team Europe against Team World.

The Laver Cup’s chairperson and Roger Federer’s manager, Tony Godsick, showed his keenness in making Alcaraz part of Team Europe. He said, “Captain Borg would love to have him on the team, as would we.”

“I know some discussions have taken place. The indication I’ve heard from the team is that he’s excited about learning more. I’m optimistic that he’s going to play. He would be an incredible asset, not only this year, but in the future. So we’re really excited about making sure that he’s on Team Europe.”

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A golden opportunity for Carlos Alcaraz to play alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have given their assurance that they will be a part of Team Europe for the 2022 Laver Cup. It would be Federer’s first tournament after his injury in 2021 Wimbledon. If the all-conquering Spaniard can join them, he will not only play with his idols but also two of the world’s best.

Alcaraz is one of the pre-tournament favorites for the French Open and therefore, he is an attractive asset for Team Europe and the Laver Cup. The trio of Federer, Nadal, and Alcaraz would be an amalgamation of two generations of tennis.

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However, the buzz is currently around the French Open 2022, and Alcaraz will be focused on living up to pre-tournament expectations. Will the teenager be able to claim the Musketeers’ Cup and cement his name in history?

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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