Roger Federer is the 'most beautiful player I have ever seen' – John McEnroe ahead of Laver Cup farewell

Laver Cup Team World captain John McEnroe has paid special tribute to Roger Federer ahead of the Swiss great’s retirement from the sport. Federer announced last week that the Laver Cup 2022 will be his final competitive event in tennis, saying he will not play in any further Grand Slams or on the ATP Tour after the event, which is to be held this week at the O2 Arena in London. Ad And McEnroe, talking ahead of the event, thanked the 41-year-old for all he has done for the sport, telling him he was the «most beautiful player» he has seen on a tennis court.

Tennis‘His level of tennis is insane’ – Medvedev on ‘ridiculous’ Alcaraz4 HOURS AGO “You're obviously a class act,” began McEnroe in a personal message to the Swiss great. “I've loved watching you play and commentating your matches has been a privilege. You are the most beautiful player that I've ever seen on a tennis court.

“And I idolised Rod Laver — so that tells you something. “Thank you for everything you've done. That's all I can say.

Your absolute love of the game, it rubs off on all of us. And I've got goosebumps just feeling that because it's been a pleasure to watch you these last 20 years.” Asked specifically who was the greatest of all time, McEnroe made a case for all three of Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. “The greatest grass court player of all time is Roger [Federer], the greatest hard court player is Novak [Djokovic] and the greatest clay court player is Rafa [Nadal],” said McEnroe.