"Oh my god, it was out of place": Federer fixes Alcaraz’s bow tie at Laver Cup

Roger Federer jokes about Carlos Alcaraz’s bow tie at the Laver Cup. A video captured by Laver Cup cameras shows the 20-time Grand Slam champion helping ‘Carlitos’ with his bow tie during the gala before the tournament.

The retired Swiss tennis player continues giving lessons to the new generation of players, though this time it was off the court. Federer has been close to the players during the past few days in Berlin, and Alcaraz shared a heartwarming moment with the 8-time Wimbledon champion.

During the gala before the tournament's start, Team Europe and Team World gathered for official photos with their players and captains. Alcaraz struggled with his bow tie just before the photo was taken, and it was none other than Federer who stepped in to help: "Oh my God, Carlos' bow tie was so out of place, I needed to fix it!" joked the former world No. 1.

"Ties and bow ties are an issue for the players, it took me a while," said Federer. "I wasn’t fully prepared for this sort of red carpet stuff when I was 20," the Swiss legend added. "I just want to feel comfortable in my clothes at home."

Federer admitted that he watched some of the official photos from his hotel room, reminiscing about his playing days: "So funnily enough, I was looking out from my hotel room down onto the photo shoot, filming and taking pictures," he said. "Those were great times, being with the guys down there. We actually just saw each other at the gala here as I arrived."

The Swiss Maestro delighted fans on Berlin's Centre Court by picking up a racket and playing in front of the crowd: "So actually, it was amazing to be back on centre court and just playing," Federer commented. "That was fun. It made me feel, why not play a match? It would be so much fun. But then I am happy that I am not playing anymore."

"I’ve been playing a lot this summer, so it has been wonderful being back on the court with my kids and friends," the 3-time Laver Cup champion said. "The weather has been good, so it’s easier to play in the summer, wonderful to play."