“At the beginning, it was just an idea, talking and discussing on long car rides with my agent Tony [Godsick].” Roger Federer has repeatedly expressed his pride in the Laver Cup. What began as a bold idea to honor Rod Laver has become one of the most prestigious tournaments on the calendar, blending spectacle, team spirit, and global star power. But does Federer really have ownership of the Laver Cup?

Roger Federer and TEAM8: Founders of the Laver Cup

Well, Roger Federer co-owns the Laver Cup. The Laver Cup originated as an idea to create a Ryder Cup-style team event for men’s tennis. Federer, together with his agent Tony Godsick and the boutique firm they co-founded (TEAM8), developed the concept and drove early planning and funding. Godsick later became the TEAM8 CEO and the chair

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