‘They Fight Hard..’- Roger Federer Professes Love for ‘Superbrat’ John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg as Laver Cup Releases Major Update

The tournament co-founded by the Swiss tennis legend, Roger Federer, has often excited a slew of fans. It also features two of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe. During the Laver Cup, the tennis community once again gets to witness the ATP legends compete against each other as the captains of Team World and Team Europe.

Their fierce rivalry has always caught the attention of many in the sporting realm, including the 20 singles Grand Slam champion. Talking about it, Federer recently expressed his admiration for both former tennis players.

Roger Federer on the fierce rivalry between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe

The entire tennis community is already excited about the highly anticipated tournament which will be held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver this season. An announcement regarding the tickets has been been made by the officials. The tickets for the Laver Cup go on sale on Friday. A number of fans will get to witness one of the greatest rivalries in the game’s history as they will compete against each of their respective teams.

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Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, who squared off  14 times on the tour, are geared up to face each other across the net once again. During their previous 5 meetings during the Laver Cup, the Swedish tennis legend has the upper hand on his old rival. Team Europe has 4 victories in their bag under Borg’s captaincy and mentorship.

The previous season’s Laver Cup was the first time when McEnroe’s side defeated Team Europe. Now that the tournament has become so volatile, a lot of people are excited about it. Even the co-founder, Roger Federer, is in awe of both the captains, Borg and McEnroe.

Talking about the tennis greats, Federer hailed them as “great mentors and team leaders” for their sides. He added, “They fight hard but with huge respect for one another and the sport we all love.”

It was an overwhelming moment for the entire tennis community during the previous season’s Laver Cup with the Swiss tennis Maestro putting down his racket.

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Who do you think will win this season’s tournament that will be held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver? Will be it Borg’s team or the previous season’s champion? Let us know in the comments section.