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The 2022 Laver Cup proved to be worth the wait for tennis fans all over the world. It had many intense and eye-catching moments with Team World winning some crucial encounters to clinch their maiden title at this tournament. Moreover, it also marked the end of the illustrious career of Roger Federer. The Swiss maestro, who has given more than 20 years of his life to this sport, retired after playing his last match with Rafael Nadal.

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Team World entered the final day of the tournament, trailing behind Team Europe. However, they won all their matches on the last day to lift the Laver Cup trophy. Recently, a video went viral in which Federer found a unique way to hold his nerves.

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Federer’s strange act at the Laver Cup

Earlier this week, a video surfaced on social media in which the Swiss maestro found a unique way to handle tense moments at this year’s Laver Cup. During one of the matches, he was seated beside Andy Murray. In the video, Federer was spotted grabbing Murray’s pants during tense moments.

The third day of the 2022 Laver Cup began with Sock and Felix winning their doubles match against Murray and Berrettini. Later on, Felix caused a massive upset as he defeated the 21-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic, in straight sets.

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Further, needing just one win to clinch the title, Tiafoe put on a masterclass performance to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas. Subsequently, Team World erupted in joy and celebrated their victory on the court.

Murray wants Roger Federer to captain Team Europe

The British tennis star opened up about the possibility of Federer captaining Team Europe at the Laver Cup in the future. He said, “I’m sure Roger is going to stay involved in the event in some capacity and maybe one day captain the team.”

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While Federer has announced his retirement, Murray will hope to end his season on a strong note and in the top 50 of the ATP rankings. He is currently placed in the 47th spot on the ATP rankings chart.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback. Drawing on his background as a recreational player, Vatsal adds a courtside perspective to his reporting, bringing depth and authenticity to Grand Slam coverage for the ES News Center. By combining sharp observation with a clear, engaging writing style, he ensures that key tennis moments are not only reported but truly understood. Fluent in English, French, and German, as well as three Indian languages, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, Vatsal connects with a diverse global readership. With his mix of linguistic reach, analytical insight, and passion for the sport, he is carving a niche as a fresh, incisive voice in tennis journalism.

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