Roger, Rafa team up in European union

Legendary pair become doubles partners at inaugural Laver Cup

PRAGUE - Long-time rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will achieve a career first in Prague this weekend when they play sideby-side in the Laver Cup, a Ryder Cup golf-style event featuring Team Europe against Team World.

Nadal and Federer, who are back at the top of the sport's rankings after sweeping the four Grand Slam titles between them in 2017, are expected to be selected by Europe captain Bjorn Borg to play doubles as well as singles.