Roger Federer is set to feature in a special edition of the Laver Cup as the O2 Arena in London plays host to the final tournament in the career of one of the greatest sportspeople of all time.
The 20-time grand slam champion announced his retirement from tennis last week at the age of 41 but will first team up with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as Europe take on Team World.
Europe have won all four previous editions of the tournament but the likes of Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe will be hoping to earn the World’s first victory under captain John McEnroe.
The attention of the world will be on Federer, however, as the Swiss brings an end to a historic career in London by playing in Friday night’s doubles.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is the Laver Cup?
The Laver Cup gets underway on Friday 23 September and will conclude on Sunday 25 September.
Is the Laver Cup on TV?
The tournament will be shown in the UK on Eurosport. It will also be available to stream online on Discovery Plus.
When will Roger Federer be playing?
Federer will be playing alongside his great rival Rafael Nadal in Friday night’s doubles, which will take place following Andy Murray’s match against Alex De Minaur. The evening session begins at 7pm so Federer and Nadal, who play Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe, may play at around 9:30pm local time at the O2 Arena, but it could be slightly later.
How does the Laver Cup work?
Singles and doubles matches are played on each day, with Friday’s matches worth one point, Saturday’s worth two and Sunday’s worth three.
Each player plays in at least one singles match over the first two days but no player can play singles more than twice during the three days.
At least four players from each team must play doubles but no doubles combination can be used more than once.
Best of three sets are played, but the third set is a 10-point match tiebreaker if the first two sets are split.
The winning team is the first to reach 13 points. With 24 points available, a decider will be played in the event of a 12-12 draw.
What are the teams?
Team Europe
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
Casper Ruud
Stefanos Tsitispas
Captain: Bjorn Bjorg
Alternate: Matteo Berrettini
Team World
Taylor Fritz
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Diego Schwartzman
Frances Tiafoe
Alex de Minaur
Jack Sock
Captain: John McEnroe
Alternate: Tommy Paul
What is the Laver Cup schedule?
Friday September 23, 2022
1.00pm Day Session
Match 1 – Casper Ruud def. Jack Sock - 6-4 5-7 (10-7)
Match 2 – Stefanos Tsistipas def. Diego Schwartzman - 6-2 6-1
7.00pm – Night Session
Match 3 – Andy Murray vs Alex De Minaur
Match 4 – Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal vs Jack Sock / Frances Tiafoe
Saturday September 24, 2022
1.00pm Day Session
Match 5 – Singles
Match 6 – Singles
7.00pm – Night Session
Match 7 – Singles
Match 8 – Doubles
Sunday September 25, 2022
12.00pm – Day Session
Match 9 – Doubles
Match 10 – Singles*
Match 11 – Singles*
Match 12 – Singles*
*if required
What is the Laver Cup order of play?
Friday September 23, 2022
1.00pm Day Session
Match 1 – Casper Ruud vs Jack Sock
Match 2 – Stefanos Tsistipas vs Deigo Schwartzman
7.00pm – Night Session
Match 3 – Andy Murray vs Alex De Minaur
Match 4 – Roger Federer / Rafael Nadal vs Jack Sock / Frances Tiafoe
Saturday’s order of play will be announced following Friday’s matches.
Sunday’s order of play will be announced following Saturday’s matches.
