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Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer to play Laver Cup doubles

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By Raz Mirza

Thursday 20 September 2018 20:59, UK

Novak Djokovic now leads the head-to-head against Roger Federer 24-22

The dream team of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, who have a combined 34 Grand Slam titles between them, will pair up for Friday night's Laver Cup doubles in Chicago.

The legendary Bjorn Borg, who captain's Team Europe, made the surprise announcement just hours after Federer said he "would like" to play with the Wimbledon and US Open champion.

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The opening day of action starts with an opening singles match between Team Europe's Grigor Dimitrov and Frances Tiafoe representing Team World.

They will be followed by British No 1 Kyle Edmund (Team Europe) against Jack Sock for the World side.

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Grigor Dimitrov, Kyle Edmund, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer of Team Europe arrive at the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup at the United Center on September 19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe
Image: Grigor Dimitrov, Kyle Edmund, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will all play for Team Europe on Friday

In the night session, David Goffin (Team Europe) will face Diego Schwartzman (Team World) followed by the blockbuster doubles clash featuring Djokovic and Federer (Team Europe) against world No 1 doubles player Sock, teaming up with Kevin Anderson.

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"I did have an inkling they would play - I am surprised they would play the first day," said McEnroe, who admitted being shocked by Borg's decision to play the two top-ranked singles players, Djokovic and Federer, in the doubles.

Laver Cup: Day 1

Matches Team Europe v Team World Head To Head
Match 1 Grigor Dimitrov v Frances Tiafoe 1-0
Match 2 Kyle Edmund v Jack Sock 1-1
Match 3 David Goffin v Diego Schwartzman 3-1
Match 4 Novak Djokovic & Roger Federer v Jack Sock & Kevin Anderson 0-0
  • Each player will play at least one singles match during the first two days.
  • No player will play singles more than twice during the event.
  • At least four of the six players must play doubles.
  • No doubles combination can be played more than once, unless for the doubles decider on Day 3, if points are tied at 12-12.

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