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20-09-2018 | 11:25 Tennis
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Novak Djokovic reveals reason for joining Roger Federer at Laver Cup

The 31-year-old Serbian Novak Djokovic has revealed the reason for joining Roger Federer at Laver Cup. “The Laver Cup has a great team spirit, it’s something we’re missing a little bit on the tour," Djokovic said. “So it’s great to see this concept and this format works well. “I wanted to be a part of it and have a great experience.” Federer, playing in his second cup, also highlighted the importance of the team aspect, as he praised the competition. “At the Laver Cup, we’re a team,” he said. “That’s exciting and something we are not used to. “To be on the same team as these legends, and legends in the making, and spending a week getting to know these guys, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate tennis.” Laver Cup, officially an exhibition and runs from Friday to Sunday in Chicago. The series of matches follow the Style of the Ryder Cup, with a team from Europe going up against “The Rest of the World”. Players are selected by a captain, and they play a series of singles and doubles matches against one another.

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