Alexander Zverev gives brilliant introduction to Roger Federer at Laver Cup gala

[gaganmeetsingh]

Did you see the smile on Nadal's face, these two are true admirers of each other :)

[vickywoods]

Great intro, Zverev. When Zverev called Roger "The best of all time"...Nadal did not flinch...his eyes did not go down, the smile did not change, or leave his face. He was genuinely happy for Roger. Rafa has said it more than once, that Roger is the best player ever.

True Friendship. Dont believe all the internet hype.

[hoangsonphan]

When Alex said "I was only 5 years old". I just realised how long Roger has been on the court. That time he became Alex's idol, took a photograph with the 5 years old boy. Now that boy has grown strong, won 2 Master Series this year, 1 was against his idol, and even qualified for ATP Final. Federer? He's still here, still winning big titles and still playing incredibly well, after such a long time. What a player he is!

[academicmaniac]

Can't imagine how incredible it would feel to be playing against a legend still on top of the tennis game whom you met as a 5 year old.

[atiboyful]

Amazing how Fed and Nadal want to just crush each other on the court but once they are off the court, they honor each other with such great respect!

[markiworthington]

This Roger / Rafa friendship brings goose bumps and tears to my eyes. Total rivals yet could stand above that and be total friends !! Am in awe of can't we have men like this running countries !!

[eriktempelman]

Well done Alexander. And, not onky did you get to play him, but you actually beat him!

[harshuttarwar]

The smile on Rafa's face...it just melted my heart...❤️

[qwerttzizzi]

Imagine that..to meet your idol as a 5year old boy..and then end up playing against and with him..and becoming a friend to your idol..not just some kid who once wanted an autograph..thats life..

[lsmart]

Great to see that the young rising star who currently seems like the most likely candidate to join the ranks of the elite in the very near future, is also a classy guy.

[maureenrobinson]

Great intro Alex and Roger loved it !!

[PROTLxONgame]

That was one of the sweetest things I have ever heard.

[helenenieh]

Federer would never know that his words inspired this boy, the star of tomorrow ♥ #Sascha

[The_Curious_Cat]

Roger and Rafa are a true example of how to be rivals but still respect eachother and be friends.

[gigiugrekhelidze]

0:36 - Sasha -, , and I was just looking at him ... '' he upped his head (sure, because he was just 5 years old) and asked for autograph, but now Roger ups his head when he faces him (sure, because now Sasha is 1.98 m) : ))

[AishiBhattacharyaOfficial]

Remember that one kid who asked him in an in interview.... The kid said, "I have a serious question, could you please keep playing for 20 more years so that I can play against you when I go
No wonder countless kids got inspired and a few of them made it. Alexander is one of them. And Roger, he'll always be that Amazing Charming GOAT no matter how many brilliant players come and go.

[aishalady]

I loved his speech! Also, Nadal's smile and Federer's joy were delightful to see! I love the bond between them, is so beautiful to see the legends and the future of tennis are getting so well and they respect each other!

[jackwoods]

99% of the World population ADORES Roger Federer...He is also VERY well Liked in the Locker room and on Tour Between all the Players...Such a Great Role Model

[UnssenX]

That same Roger, almost another 2 years later after that Zverev's introduction is still at his finest and will tommorow challenge no other than Djoković in the 2019 Wimbledon Final.

[marcos.]

So nice, to see them in one Team: Federer, Nadal and Zverev.