Roger Federer ‘would love’ to see Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on same team at 2024 Laver Cup

Roger Federer wants to see Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at next year’s Laver Cup.

Speaking after the conclusion of the event, Federer spoke to Eurosport about the action.

He said: “They destroyed Team Europe. Team World played fantastic, they really brought the energy

“Everybody brought a point, they were stronger in the doubles. In the singles too, they were moving fast, they were ready to go. They thoroughly deserved victory.”

Federer described how he has been able to enjoy the tournament after his retirement, where he has spent much of his time with Rod Laver.

He added: “I don’t miss it. It’s great to be back in the tennis family again, and the first time experiencing the Laver Cup with a totally different angle. Here I tried to watch every match and it’s been fantastic.

“We talk about the volleys and the doubles, and how it was back in the 60s and 70s.

“Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe both said how Rod Laver was their hero, he was way before my time but I know what he represents in tennis.”

Asked about the prospect of moving back to Europe for 2024’s tournament, the Swiss former world No. 1 was optimistic for Team Europe.

“We can speak German, very much looking forward to Berlin, a city I don’t know very well,” he began. “I can’t wait to go there. I think it’s great to take tennis back to Germany. I think we’ll have much better energy as Team Europe.”

Asked who he would like to see on Team Europe, for next season, he listed several big names, including the two best players on current form. He said: “I would like to see Novak again, Alcaraz and Novak on the same team. Sascha Zverev would be great for the German market. Someone like [Holger] Rune, that really hurt Team Europe.

“Rune and [Stefanos] Tsitsipas pulling out. [Daniil] Medvedev would be great. I like watching [Andrey] Rublev, and maybe someone will come through.”