Djokovic can now grant Federer his biggest wish thanks to Alcaraz

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Novak Djokovic can now grant Roger Federer his wish of seeing the Serbian superstar team up with Carlos Alcraz at the Laver Cup. It was announced on Wednesday that the World No 2 will make his debut in the competition at next year’s event, being held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin. 

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Alcaraz is the first player to be named on Captain Bjorn Borg’s Team Europe. “I am super excited to have Carlos join Team Europe in Berlin,” said Borg. “I’m leaving no stone unturned for 2024. The goal is to win and having Carlos commit to Team Europe’s cause is a thrilling start to what I anticipate will be an exceptional roster.”

Alcaraz is equally excited to get going. “I appreciate Captain Borg’s confidence in me, and I look forward to teaming up with my rivals in both singles and doubles in Berlin,” he said. “It means a lot to represent Team Europe at Laver Cup, this is a great honour.”

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Last year, Team World won their second consecutive title after winning the Laver Cup for the first time in 2022. Team World thrashed Team Europe 13-2 after their highest-ranked squad members Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew due to injury.

Djokovic has played in the Laver Cup on two occasions. His first appearance came back in 2018 when he and Roger Federer spearheaded a 13-8 victory for Team Europe. But his second tournament in 2022 saw his continent lose by the same margin despite having then-World No 2 Casper Ruud, Rafael Nadal, Tsitsipas, Federer and Andy Murray among their ranks.

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