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Djokovic wants to be 8216Big 4's re re-regroup at Laver Cup.

Published:2022-06-30 By Vy Anh(MetaSports) Comments
Djokovic expects himself to join Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray in the Laver Cup team-mate tournament in September.

"If we joined together in a tournament, it would be special," Djokovic said in a press conference after the second round of Wimbledon on June 29. "My representative contacted the Laver Cup team. We agreed to make a decision after Wimbledon. I hope it becomes a reality."

If Djokovic accepted, the European Cup team would have enough "Big 4". Andy Murray previously confirmed to attend, when the event was held at O2 Arena in London at the end of September. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal agreed to participate since March. If physical strength does not allow.

Federer is practicing to return to the end of the season, at Basel Open and Laver Cup. These are said to be two events for Swiss legend to verify the competitiveness at high level after a long time struggling with knee injuries. In the interview last month, the 40 -year -old tennis player expected to attend Wimbledon 2023.

"O2 Arena is our very familiar field because we have organized ATP Finals," Djokovic added. "The British media contributes an important contribution to the success of the tournament for 10 years. I am very happy if I come back again. We will sit down to look at everything in the summer. I think this is completely feasible." .

Djokovic and Federer won the Laver Cup 2018. A year earlier Federer paired with Nadal. Murray has not attended this award, but once and Djokovic paired twice in his career, in Australia expanded 2006 and Miami Open 2011.

Laver Cup was founded by Federer and legendary Rod Laver since 2017. The prize was taken place every year, canceled once in 2020 by Covid-19, European team champion all four times.

The first three players of the World Team confirmed this year's tournament, taking place from September 23 to 25, Felix Auger -anssime, Taylor Fritz and Diego Schwartzman.

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