Federer gives tour of 2019 Laver Cup stadium

Published September 19, 2019

"The moment they step foot into the arena it shows you a little history of the last few years," Roger Federer said during his exclusive tour of the 2019 Laver Cup venue at the Palexpo in Geneva.

That history is short, but memorable. Team Europe won the first Laver Cup in 2017, with Federer clinching the title in dramatic fashion over Nick Kyrgios.

Federer's teammate Rafael Nadal was a little excited about the win to say the least.

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - SEPTEMBER 24: Roger Federer of Team Europe celebrates with Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe after winning the Laver Cup on match point during his mens singles match against Nick Kyrgios of Team World on the final day of the Laver cup on September 24, 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. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup) — © 2017 Getty Images

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Asked if there will be a repeat celebration, Federer said: "Hopefully, or the other way: I'll jump on top of him this time... and break his back."

Last year in Chicago, Alexander Zverev pulled out the last win for Team Europe by besting Kevin Anderson.

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 23: Team Europe Roger Federer of Switzerland and Team Europe celebrate with the trophy after during winning the Laver Cup on day three of the 2018 Laver Cup at the United Center on September 23, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images for The Laver Cup) — © 2018 Getty Images

"I think the atmosphere is going to be sick," Federer said. "It's just a massive space, and we've got enough space for Rafa behind the baseline so we're good."

The Swiss even took viewers into the locker room, which looked well-stocked, luxurious and huge. His locker is situated between Nadal and Dominic Thiem, who will kick off this weekend's matches on Friday against Denis Shapovalov.