Federer wants Rafa as Laver Cup doubles partner

Roger Federer has revealed that he wants to join forces in doubles with arch rival Rafael Nadalattheinaugurallavercupthisyear.theswisstennisgreatmadetheconfessionyesterday at the unveiling of the new tournament scheduled for Prague in September which will pit a Bjorn Borg-captained European team against John Mcenroe's rest of the world. Federer, who beat Nadal in an epic five-set Australian Open final last month, admitted yesterday: "I've always wanted to play with Rafa... just because our rivalry has been so special. "I've seen his wicked forehand go past me too often!" Federer, the world number nine,isduetofigurewithsixth-rankednadalattheseptember22-24event.thelavercup will be held every year except in an Olympic season, with four matches each day -- three in singles, one in doubles. Each team comprises six players -- four based on the ATP singles rankings after Wimbledon and two picks by the captains, Borg and Mcenroe.