Rafael Nadal is in Prague, with the days counting down ahead of the first-ever Laver Cup.
Team Europe greet the fans ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain smiles during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Former Tennis player, Rod Laver waves to fans ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Dominic Thiem of Austria look on during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Team Europe greet the fans ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Thomas Berdych, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Rodger Ferderer, Thomas Enqvist, Bjorn Bjorg, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem of Team Europe pose for a selfie during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem and Tomas Berdych of Team Europe look on during previews on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L to R) German tennis player Alexander Zverev, Swiss tennis player Roger Federer and Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal greet the audience from the stage ahead of the tennis Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic..European players compete against players from the rest of the World during the Laver Cup tournament that runs from from September 22-24. / AFP PHOTO / Michal Cizek
A general view as Rod Laver and the two sides speak to the fans in the city centre ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain speak to fans ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe enjoy a joke during previews on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain and Dominic Thiem of Austria look on during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Team Europe take a selfie during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Marin Cilic of Croatia, Alexander Zverev of Germany, Roger Federer of Switzerland, Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic, Bjorn Borg of Sweden, Rafael Nadal of Spain and Dominic Thiem of Austria looks on during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Thomas Berdych, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Rodger Ferderer, Thomas Enqvist, Bjorn Bjorg, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem of Team Europe pose for a selfie during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Rodger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Thomas Berdych, Thomas Enqvist, Bjorn Bjorg of Team Europe and Patrick McEnroe, John McEnroe, Sam Querry, Nick Kygrios, Denis Shapovalov, Francis Tiafoe, Jack Sock and John Isner of Team World pose for photos ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
A general view as Rod Laver and the two sides speak to the fans in the city centre ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Thomas Berdych, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Rodger Ferderer, Thomas Enqvist, Bjorn Bjorg, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem of Team Europe pose for a selfie during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Team Europe pose for a photo during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Rodger federer, Bjorn Bjorg, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Thomas Berdych pose for photos ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain, Bjorn Borg of Sweden and Roger Federer of Switzerland speaks during a press conference ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Team Europe and Team World pose for a photo during a photoshoot ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Dominic Thiem and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe look on during previews on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(l-R) John Isner of United States, Nick Kyrgios of Australia, John McEnroe of United States, Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg of Sweden, Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland looks on during a press conference ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain, Bjorn Borg of Sweden and Roger Federer of Switzerland speaks during a press conference ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Rodger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Thomas Berdych, Thomas Enqvist, Bjorn Bjorg of Team Europe and Patrick McEnroe, John McEnroe, Sam Querry, Nick Kygrios, Denis Shapovalov, Francis Tiafoe, Jack Sock and John Isner of Team World pose for photos ahead of the Laver Cup on September 20, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 19, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
The three-day competition kicks off Friday, pitting a team of the best six European players against the top six from the rest of the world, captained by tennis legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe. The tournament is to honor Rod Laver, an 11-time major champion who won two calendar-year Grand Slams. It will include three singles and one doubles match every day.
Rafa and Roger were clear about their choice of a possible partner. Roger said he “would love” to play with Rafa, while Rafa said “it would be amazing” to join Roger. Europe captain Bjorn Bjorg has yet to decide and were the pair to compete together it would unite two of the modern game’s greatest players.
Source: The Associated Press
