Roger Federer farewell ‘one of the biggest things in sport’ – Casper Ruud on ‘unbelievable’ Laver Cup moment

Team Europe’s Casper Ruud believes Roger Federer bowing out at the Laver Cup will be “one of the biggest things that have happened in sport, not just tennis”.

“It seems a little surreal,” Ruud told Eurosport of being a part of the big occasion.

“I have been excited for this for some weeks after it was announced that I was on the team.

“Obviously, it was made extra special with Roger’s announcement.

“It will be an honour to be around them [Team Europe] and around him [Federer] for this particular day.”

Ruud has been part of the Team Europe preparations in London ahead of the huge occasion, and he admitted it has all been a bit nerve-wracking for all the players involved.

“We were all a bit nervous last night for dinner and we have all the ‘Big Four’ here gathered which will be unbelievable.

“So this will be one of the biggest things that have happened in sport, not just tennis, in a long time.

“To have all the ‘Big Four’ under the same roof playing is an honour to be a part of.”

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