France, Sept. 23 -- "Alpha malesgo gooey" would be a possible headline for the prelude to the 2022 Laver Cup. "Brothers in larmes" could work too for the Franglais-loving fans of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic -the fabled "Big Four" of men's tennis.
Federer's flintiest opponents over the past 20 yearswere heaping paean upon encomiumas Friday's start to the intercontinental team tournament drew nearer.
The eulogies positively gushed forth. And why not? The quintessential tennis player -winner of 103 tournaments including 20 Grand Slam trophies -will glide and glisten no more in the ATP parish once the Laver Cupfinishes on Sunday.
The 41-year-old Swiss called time on his dazzlingcareer on 15 September after 24 ...