GENEVA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The Laver Cup and the ATP have announced that Laver Cup will become an official part of the annual ATP Tour calendar.
Laver Cup was initiated by Swiss tennis star Rodger Federer. It is an annual men's team event, in which Europe takes on the rest of the world.
"The agreement gives the event, now approaching its third competition in Geneva, Switzerland this September, access to ATP services, including marketing and social media, along with operational personnel such as officials and physios," Laver Cup announced on its official website.
ATP chairman Chris Kermode claimed, "This event has great potential to reach new fans around the world, and all of us at the ATP are excited to include the Laver Cup as an official part of the ATP tournament."
"As I come closer to the end of my playing career, it's wonderful to know that the Laver Cup will be part of the tour that I've dedicated more than 20 years of my life to," Federer was quoted as saying.
The third edition of the tournament takes place in Geneva this year from September 20-22.
