The GOAT debate has ignited fans over the past 20 years and created a lot of social media discussions. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have created a rivalry without precedent in tennis history, improving each other and taking this sport to a new dimension.

Carlos Alcaraz won his first match at the Laver Cup on Saturday, beating Ben Shelton in straight sets to level the scores after Team World's fast start.

Alexander Zverev proved Roger Federer right after losing to Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup. It was a rematch of their recent US Open quarter-final, where the American won in four sets.

The importance of having Roger Federer close by: "It’s a huge advantage we have. Roger is definitely on our team. He himself does not want to reveal it, but we all know that he is there whenever we need him for important moments, and this is a small advantage that we take with us. They may have Rod, but we have Roger".

Carlos Alcaraz hopes that his budding rivalry with Jannik Sinner will blossom to the heights of that between Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Roger Federer retired two years ago but his connection to tennis remains stronger than ever. The return of the Laver Cup is another reminder that he never left the stage.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer will reunite at the Laver Cup this week - five years after their first meeting at Wimbledon.

Carlos Alcaraz already has four Grand Slam titles, winning his first at the 2022 US Open in the same year Nadal won his most recent major at the French Open.