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Exclusive: Ivan Ljubicic reveals what coaching Roger Federer is like and says 'he is not going anywhere'

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Ivan Ljubicic has revealed what it is really like to coach Roger Federer and has insisted that the tennis legend «is not going anywhere» after his retirement.

Federer enjoyed a very emotional send-off at the Laver Cup in London as his rivals and friends on Team Europe made sure they were present to celebrate the career of the 20-time Grand Slam singles champion.

Ad It may have been Team World who ended up victorious for the first time in the event, but ultimately it was all about Federer as he basked in the appreciation from his fellow players, fans and family members.

Laver CupThe Roger Federer 20: Swiss legend's greatest matches ranked15 HOURS AGO Ljubicic was one of those most deeply affected by Federer's decision and the emotions that came with it, as he explained to Eurosport in a special interview. «It is going to take some time, but we obviously knew a little bit more in advance,» Ljubicic told Eurosport about coping with Federer's farewell. «We could prepare for it, but it is hard.

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