Added a new “3D View” to official players’ profiles that allows you to have a close look at their 3D models, outfits and animations.The inertia of many animations has been reduced to allow quick come backs in the rally. Hundreds of animations have been adjusted to feel more dynamic.Quick counters to add hard-hitting options when receiving a fast ball.Powerful strikes that allow you to punish opponents if they throw defensive lobs at you (often nicknamed “penalty” strikes).Team Europe, including Federer and Rafael Nadal, won the 2019 Laver Cup by beating Team World in Geneva. The statement said: "Ultimately though, the international tennis schedule precluded the ability of the organisers to stage the event and therefore there was no reason to delay the inevitable decision." Laver Cup chiefs pointed in their statement on Friday to the French Open's decision and said since that came on March 17 they had assessed the situation along with stakeholders Tennis Australia and the United States Tennis Association, and the ATP, which runs the men's tour. Wimbledon has been cancelled and August's WTA Rogers Cup event in Montreal has also been called off. The coronavirus pandemic has put the tennis season on hold, with no events to take place before mid-July. "We know our passionate fans will be disappointed that they have to wait an extra year for the Laver Cup in Boston, but this is the responsible course of action, necessitated by the emerging calendar conflicts."įederer said: "It's unfortunate that the Laver Cup has to be pushed back a year, but at this stage it's the right thing to do for everyone concerned."Ī message from Tony Godsick, Laver Cup Chairman and CEO of TEAM8. Laver Cup chairman Tony Godsick said: "We needed to make a decision now on our event. The move by Roland Garros chiefs caused ructions in the tennis world, and the Laver Cup has been a casualty, conceding it was "inevitable" it would have to make way. MORE: Rafael Nadal would relish behind-closed-doors ATP Tour return Roger Federer, whose management runs the Laver Cup, said he would compete at the 2021 Laver Cup which will be held from September 24 to 26 in the US city of Boston.įederer, a record 20-time grand slam winner, will be 40 years old by the time the delayed event comes around.īoston was due to stage the Laver Cup this year from September 25 to 27, but French Open chiefs last month declared their postponed tournament would switch from May to a September 20 start. The Laver Cup has been postponed by a year after French Open organisers controversially moved their grand slam to dates that clashed with the team event.
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