How Roger Federer’s Laver Cup – the Ryder Cup of tennis – makes Carlos Alcaraz smile amid relentless schedule

The Laver Cup is heading into its ninth edition this weekend, held at The O2 arena in London. The team tennis event, founded by Roger Federer and often compared to golf's Ryder Cup, features top players including Carlos Alcaraz, who has spoken positively about the tournament despite the demands of a packed professional schedule. Players and captains spoke to The Independent about what makes the annual Europe vs. World team competition a unique and cherished event on the tennis calendar.