"Our goal is to give people an experience that is so great they want to do it again!" said the Laver Cup's chief executive officer Steve Zacks while announcing a five-year extension to the tournament's partnership with the ATP.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion famously enjoyed an emotional farewell at the 2022 Laver Cup, when the team event was staged in London's O2 Arena. Federer co-created the Laver Cup and is back as a spectator in Berlin this year. He also raised eyebrows when he took to the iconic black court for a hit earlier in the week.

American men’s tennis players will have something of a shot at redemption when the Laver Cup kicks off tomorrow, September 20 in Berlin. Because of the time difference, you’ll need to be an early riser if you’re a US-based fan hoping to catch the competition live. Related: Students Can Now Access Popular Streaming Services From Just $1.99 a Month

Roger Federer retired two years ago but his connection to tennis remains stronger than ever. The return of the Laver Cup is another reminder that he never left the stage.

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a losing debut at the Laver Cup on Friday when he and Team Europe partner Alexander Zverev were defeated in straight sets in their doubles clash against Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton of Team World.

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