Published 11:51 IST, September 25th 2019

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal lead Team Europe to victory in Laver Cup

Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal led Team Europe To Victory in the Laver Cup. The World class Tennis legends rushed onto court & congratulated the exhausted Zverev

Reported by: Gladwin Menezes
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Laver Cup, which took place in Geneva, is most entertaining exhibition format tennis has devised to date. semi-scripted feel hits spot, and by recasting tour’s most famous rivals as allies. 22-year-old talent Sascha Zverev was moping so hard that Roger Federer let s fly, while Rafael Nal demanded “ one negative face.” Zverev heard comments of se attentively and went on to win Laver Cup. Having two of best names in tennis alongside definitely helped 22-year-old.

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Laver Cup - Roger Federer & Rafael Nal Le Team Europe to Victory.

Zverev won match in a third-set tie break which helped Team Europe win Laver Cup. match was set up against Zverev and Milos Raonic, it was a winner takes it all match. Federer and Nal were extremely overjoyed in ir celebrations as Team Europe won Laver Cup. y rushed onto court and congratulated exhausted Zverev.

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Russian was alrey lying on court celebrating as Team Europe ended with a 13-11 victory. Zverev sealed Team Europe’s third consecutive Laver Cup victory. When asked about how he was felt having two of biggest names in tennis alongside him he said,

"I’m super happy and super thankful to Rafa, Roger and rest of team. Without m on bench, I wouldn’t have done it."

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He went on to thank fans and people who supported his journey he said,

“Of course, every single one of you guys [ crowd] too. I’ve never played in an atmosphere like that, it was unbelievable. You all deserve to win as much as I do. This is very special, especially m guys trusting me to play last singles match we have. It’s an unbelievable feeling. This event is something I hope to play every single year of my career. Maybe one day it will be back in Switzerland.”

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19:40 IST, September 24th 2019