Roger Federer shared an replace that many within the tennis world have been eagerly ready for. The Swiss tennis legend is again on the apply court docket in full swing as he will get prepared for his first look on tour in additional than a yr on the 2022 Laver Cup, which is able to start simply over a month from now.

In a video shared by Federer on Instagram, he may be seen ripping just a few forehands and doing a little bit of a contented leap. The Swiss maestro sported a purple cap along with his iconic ‘RF brand’ and a UNIQLO shirt with inexperienced shorts as a part of his coaching package. He expressed his love for tennis within the caption of the Instagram put up.

Whereas followers and followers would have hoped to see extra of Federer on the tennis court docket to get a greater concept of his restoration from harm and health, the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s first visuals from coaching definitely point out good progress. The Swiss participant has already confirmed that he’ll play for the primary time since Wimbledon 2021 on the 2022 Laver Cup, which is scheduled to start 12 days after the conclusion of the US Open.

The Laver Cup, of which Federer has been an integral half ever since its inception, will probably be held on the O2 Area in London from September 23-25. The upcoming version of the Laver Cup is taken into account a ‘dream event’ by many followers because the Massive Four of males’s tennis will play on the identical group for the primary time ever. The Swiss nice has been joined by his nice rivals Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, and the quartet will symbolize Group Europe.

The Massive Four are in for London. Djokovic will be a part of Nadal, Murray and Federer as teammates to defend the Laver Cup on Group Europe at The O2.

The Massive Four are in for London. Djokovic will be a part of Nadal, Murray and Federer as teammates to defend the Laver Cup on Group Europe at The O2. https://t.co/VoMFTBLsM3

Federer has additionally been confirmed to play on the Swiss Indoors event in Basel, his dwelling ATP event. The occasion is scheduled for October 22-30 and would be the 41-year-old’s first ATP rankings occasion since final yr’s Wimbledon.

“Roger has impressed me in some ways” – Novak Djokovic on Roger Federer

Roger Federer acquired big reward from Novak Djokovic, with whom he has shared an ideal rivalry through the years. The 2 gamers have confronted one another 50 occasions on tour, with the Serb main their head-to-head 27-23.

Whereas Djokovic racked up most of his wins within the latter a part of their rivalry, he revealed that he has been impressed by the Swiss nice and has benefitted lots by following him through the years.

“Roger has impressed me in some ways,” Djokovic stated throughout an interview with Graham Bensinger in 2020. “Roger has notably confirmed, not simply me however all of the generations after him, how effectively and neatly you may prepare and arrange your personal {and professional} life in an effort to thrive, in an effort to be your greatest self, in an effort to be a champion. Learn how to, you realize, carry your self on the court docket with dignity and every thing.”

The 2 tennis greats performed on the identical group on the 2018 Laver Cup. They teamed up for a doubles match in opposition to Kevin Anderson and Jack Sock, however misplaced an exciting battle within the match tie-breaker. They final confronted one another on tour within the semifinals of the 2020 Australian Open, which Djokovic received 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-3.