The GOAT debate has ignited fans over the past 20 years and created a lot of social media discussions. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have created a rivalry without precedent in tennis history, improving each other and taking this sport to a new dimension.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion had slated the exhibition-style team tournament as his final event of the year.

BERLÍN (AP) — Rafael Nadal se dio de baja el jueves de la Copa Laver, que inicia la próxima semana en Berlín, y no quedó claro si el astro español volverá a jugar.

Rafael Nadal last played at the Paris Olympics, where he competed in both singles and doubles, and has since ruled himself out of the US Open and Laver Cup

Roger Federer retired two years ago but his connection to tennis remains stronger than ever. The return of the Laver Cup is another reminder that he never left the stage.

Roger Federer, host of the Laver Cup, made an important recommendation to his former rival Rafael Nadal regarding his career. Two years have passed since Roger Federer decided to end his career at age of 41.