Roger Federer may have stepped back from competitive tennis, but his influence is everywhere, especially at the Laver Cup.

The importance of having Roger Federer close by: "It’s a huge advantage we have. Roger is definitely on our team. He himself does not want to reveal it, but we all know that he is there whenever we need him for important moments, and this is a small advantage that we take with us. They may have Rod, but we have Roger".

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.

It was not easy, but Frances Tiafoe defeated Daniil Medvedev for the first time in his career on Saturday. Tiafoe won a lengthy three-set match in the Laver Cup: 3-6, 6-4, 10-5. When asked about his mental approach after the match,

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.

Team World's Frances Tiafoe secured his first-ever win over Russian former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev with a 3-6, 6-4, 10-5 victory on Day 2 of the Laver Cup.

Carlos Alcaraz has shared his first impressions of the Laver Cup after making his debut at the team tournament. The world No. 3 paired up with Alexander Zverev in the doubles on Friday night, losing to Team World’s Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz.

Roger Federer corrected Carlos Alcaraz's bowtie in an adorable moment at the black carpet event before the 2024 Laver Cup.

Tiafoe will not be in action again on Saturday, with all eyes now on whether the former world No 10 will take to the court again on Sunday for what could be a crunch third and fin