Laver Cup becomes part of ATP Tour
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The Laver Cup team event, in which Europe takes on the rest of the world, has become an official part of the annual ATP Tour calendar, the governing body of men's tennis confirmed on Friday.The event, approaching in its third edition will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from September 20 to 22 this year.World number one 1 Novak Djokovic, who played the second Laver Cup last year in Chicago, in a statement said, "The Laver Cup is a true celebration of tennis that is loved by the fans and embraced by the players.""I experienced it first hand as a player, and as President of the ATP Player Council I'm proud to support this collaboration," Djokovic said.World number three Roger Federer said he was delighted with the news."As I come closer to the end of my playing career, it's wonderful to know that the Laver Cup will be part of the tour that I've dedicated more than 20 years of my life to. This partnership is a wonderful example of how the tennis family can unite to promote and grow the ...