2022 Laver Cup: Roger Federer’s final match, schedule, how to stream, more
The Laver Cup 2022, an often overlooked event in the sporting world, is now taking center stage after it was revealed that legend Roger Federer would be retiring from the sport following the event. His final match will be a doubles match with Rafael Nadal against American Jack Sock and US Open star Frances Tiafoe.
The Laver Cup is an ATP event that pits Team Europe against Team World in a competition that should be viewed similar to the Ryder Cup in golf.
The event has only been in existence for four years and Team Europe have so far dominated with a perfect 4-0. They won the inaugural event in Prague, Czech Republic, 15-9, and the following year they earned a 13-8 victory in Chicago. In 2019 they won a closer matchup, 13-11 in Geneva before taking a year off due to COVID and then wrecking Team World 14-1 in Boston last year.
Obviously, Team Europe is hoping to continue this and send Federer out on a high note.
How does the Laver Cup work?
The two teams consist of six players, with three players qualifying via their ATP rankings and three being specially selected by the captains.
There will be twelve matches played over three days, with play each day consisting of three singles matches and one doubles. All matches will be played as best-of-three sets, with a 10-point tie-break to determine the winner if a third set goes
The points are awarded as follows:
- Day 1 – one point per win
- Day 2 – Two points per win
- Day 3 – three points per win
The first team to 13 points will be crowned champions.
The two captains decide which players are chosen for specific games, usually giving each player the option to play singles and doubles.
What are the teams?
Team Europe: Andy Murray (GBR), Novak Djokovic (SRB), Roger Federer (SUI), Rafael Nadal (ESP), Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE), Casper Ruud (NOR), Matteo Berrettini (ITA) (alternative)
Björn Borg is the captain of Team Europe 2022,
team world: Taylor Fritz (USA), Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN), Diego Schwartzman (ARG), Frances Tiafoe (USA), Alex de Minaur (AUS), Jack Sock (USA), Tommy Paul (USA) (alternative)
John McEnroe is the captain of Team World 2022
When will the Laver Cup 2022 take place?
The 2022 Laver Cup will be held at the O2 Arena in London, so the games start in the morning here in the United States.
- Friday, September 23rd: Day Session: 8 a.m. ET, Night Session: 2 p.m. ET
- Saturday, September 24th: Day Session: 8 a.m. ET, Night Session: 2 p.m. ET
- Sunday, September 25th: 7 p.m. ET
like watching the Laver Cup 2022
- Channel: tennis channel
- Stream: ESPN+
What’s the schedule?
Visit the ATP Tour website for the full schedule
Friday Day Session (8 p.m. ET)
- Casper RUUD (EUROPE) vs Jack SOCK (WORLD)
- Stefanos TSITSIPAS (EUROPE) vs Diego SCHWARTZMAN (WORLD)
Friday Night Session (2:00 p.m. ET)
- Andy MURRAY (EUROPE) vs. Alex DE MINAUR (WORLD)
- Roger FEDERER/Rafael NADAL (EUROPE) vs. Jack SOCK/ Frances TIAFOE (WORLD)
Saturday and Sunday schedules are unlikely to be announced until Friday
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