This weekend, the Chase Center in San Francisco is buzzing with over 80,000 fans. The $1.4 billion arena, home to the Warriors, is hosting the Laver Cup, one of tennis’s biggest financial hits, expected to generate over $50 million across three days. Created by tennis legend Roger Federer and Tony Godsick in 2017, the event has grown into a global spectacle. And while fans came for tennis, they got a surprise—Stephen Curry showing up in person. And no, he’s not there to shoot threes.

Stephen Curry gave fans an unforgettable surprise by showing up at the 2025 Laver Cup. He even shared a snap from his meet-up with Roger Federer on his Instagram Story, while the Chase Center posted the moment too, captioning it: “Just two legends on the black court 🐐.” Curry stepped onto the Laver Cup floor alongside Federer for the coin toss before the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Taylor Fritz match, instantly turning heads in the packed arena.

After the coin toss, the two spent some time off the court, chatting about golf—Federer talked Bay Area courses and how he’s figuring out his swing—before exchanging gifts. Curry signed a giant bottle of his bourbon for Federer, while Federer handed Curry a signed RF 01 tennis racket, a book, and even Team World and Team Europe jackets signed by the teams. Fans got more than tennis that day—they got a glimpse of two legends connecting in a way that felt personal, fun, and totally unforgettable.

The Laver Cup is a straightforward, three-day showdown where six of Europe’s top men’s players face off against six of the best from the rest of the world. Points ramp up each day—Friday matches are worth 1 point, Saturday 2 points, and Sunday 3 points. The first team to hit 13 points takes the trophy. Think of it like the Ryder Cup in tennis, and here’s the kicker: every player on the winning team walks away with $250,000.

Stephen Curry has long been a fan of tennis, even making it out to the U.S. Open. He couldn’t help but raise his arms like he’d just nailed a three-pointer after watching Carlos Alcaraz sink an incredible three-shot display to beat Jannik Sinner in the U.S. Open final. And here’s the cool part—Alcaraz will be back in Curry’s backyard, set to play for Team Europe at the Laver Cup in the Chase Center. Fans are in for a treat seeing basketball and tennis worlds collide right in San Francisco.

Roger Federer’s advice shaped Curry’s routine and retirement plans

Back in 2022, Steve Kerr revealed that Curry and the Warriors drew major inspiration from a meeting with Federer. Kerr recalled how Federer told the team he loves his routine and the work it takes to stay at the top of his game.

Draymond Green had asked Federer, “How have you been doing this for 20 years?” and the 20-time Slam winner’s answer clearly stuck with Curry. Federer explained that he gets up, makes his kids breakfast, drops them off at school, goes to train, and has figured out the right methods to stay in peak shape. “I love competing,” Federer said, “but every single day, I put my head on the pillow at the end of the day and think, Man, what a great day.” Kerr said that this story mirrors Curry’s own approach, highlighting his similar zest for life and joy for the process.

Kerr admitted that Curry gets “lost” in the work he does to prepare for basketball’s biggest moments, whether in practice or the weight room. Kerr said, “[Curry’s] routine, it’s like a metronome. Every day, it’s the exact same thing. He’s in the training room, he’s in the weight room, he’s on the court. It’s clockwork.” But Kerr also emphasized that Curry enjoys it—the joy and energy within the work is what keeps him going, much like Federer’s love for tennis. That mindset has helped Curry navigate some grueling seasons and stay at the top of his game.

Earlier this year, Curry told reporters that he doesn’t have a set timeline for the rest of his NBA career. “I don’t know,” he said when asked how much longer he’d play, via The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. “I’m just taking it two years at a time. That’s what I have left on my contract right now.” His current deal keeps him with the Warriors through 2027, with salaries of $59,606,817 this season and $62,587,158 in 2026-27 after signing a veteran extension last summer.

Even when he eventually retires, Curry plans to stay close to the game. On the TODAY show, he shared his post-retirement vision: “I see what these coaches go through in the league, so I understand how hard the job is. For me though, it’s about figuring a way to have an influence in the game, to give back to it the way that so many people have poured into me. Whether that’s a skill development thing, a consultant thing, I don’t know what it is, but I know I’m going to be a part of the game where anybody can reach out to me.” For fans, it’s reassuring to know that Curry’s connection to basketball isn’t ending anytime soon.