Who says tennis isn’t Hollywood? Well, the sports and entertainment industry has had several overlaps, with tennis movies raking up big numbers. From King Richard to Challengers, and stars like Will Smith and Zendaya, they have gone on to become massive hits in Hollywood. Thus, it would have been a surprise if tennis didn’t have its own James Bond. However, Roger Federer made an interesting revelation about who was the James Bond of the tennis world.
The Swiss maestro geared up for the Laver Cup eve in style, putting on a dapper look. He wore a black blazer on a white shirt and complemented it with black trousers as he looked to make a stylish appearance at the Laver Cup. Ahead of the tournament, he stopped by for a brief interview during which he was asked about who the James Bond of tennis is, according to him.
Federer replied, “So, I’ll go with Alex de Minaur. I don’t know, little Aussie accent. I think he tries to be poker face on the tennis court. So, I’ll pick him on the World side. And Europe, I will go with either Cobolli or Casper Ruud.” Indeed, de Minaur’s reactions are tough to guess for anyone when he’s on the court, and like James Bond, he leaves everyone guessing. His cool and calm composure adds to the James Bond traits, as Federer made the perfect pick for James Bond of the tennis world.
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Meanwhile, fans have always looked up to Federer as the James Bond of tennis due to his style and looks. Last year, when Federer made a dazzling appearance at the Wimbledon Championships, fans felt that he mirrored the charm of Agent 007 with his dapper looks. However, the Swiss maestro has passed the baton to the likes of de Minaur, Ruud, and Cobolli as the James Bond of tennis.
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Further, Federer is extremely proud of the way the Laver Cup has panned out. He thanked two tennis legends for saving the tournament, at a time when it was still picking up steam.
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The Swiss maestro played a pivotal role in the inception of the Laver Cup. The first edition was played in 2017, and legends like John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg backed the event. They were directly involved and were appointed as the captains of the two teams during the initial years. Thus, Federer paid tribute to them for supporting the event during its foundation years.
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He said, “The Laver Cup has really evolved in a fantastic way, we are very happy with the success we have had with this event. Personally, I think we have completely exceeded my expectations when we had the idea to create the Laver Cup. I am extremely grateful to John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg who helped us at a time when no one really knew what the Laver Cup was going to look like.”
With only a few hours to go before the grand event gets underway in San Francisco, fans will have their eyes glued to the television sets. The opening encounter will see Casper Ruud squaring off against Reilly Opelka. Who do you think will win the 2025 Laver Cup? Let us know your views in the comments below.