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If any of you have missed the whole Laver Cup press conference, you can re-watch it here. You won't regret it! -> https://t.co/EeZmBzlbOP?
— Genny SS (@genny_ss) August 24, 2016

Streamed live on Periscope, a press conference including the likes of Rod Laver, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe took place in New York City on Wednesday.

The special occasion was to discuss the new Laver Cup. Starting on September 22, 2017 in Prague, the team event will mimic golf's Ryder Cup in honor of Laver, the 77-year-old Australian legend who is the last man to win the calendar-year Grand Slam.

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Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal joined a star-studded line-up of tennis legends including Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe and Rod...
Posted by Laver Cup on Wednesday, August 24, 2016

60 Grand Slam titles, one stage.

Borg, Nadal, Laver, Federer and McEnroe on stage to announce @LaverCup details pic.twitter.com/egPKA0vW46
— Nick McCarvel (@NickMcCarvel) August 24, 2016

“I think it’s gong to be unbelievable,” Federer said on Wednesday. “To be on the same side of the net as Rafa, finally, is a great feeling…”

The best players from Europe will take on the best from the rest of the world. Each team will have six players, with competition featuring three singles matches and one doubles match each day.

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"The greatest selfie of all time" feat. Bjorn Borg, Rafa Nadal, Rod Laver, Roger Federer and John McEnroe
Posted by Laver Cup on Wednesday, August 24, 2016

The idea came from Federer and his agency, Team8.

#Federer: “I think it’s important to leave a legacy for the legends, & Rod Laver to me stands out.”#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/QmZopOtBUh
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) August 23, 2016

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Federer and Nadal confirmed their desires to play in the inaugural competition, while Borg and McEnroe were named the first team captains.