Alexander Zverev says he would not have come through his winner takes all battle with Milos Raonic without the support of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Federer kept Team Europe in the Laver Cup by beating John Isner in Match 11 and that meant a final match battle between Zverev and Raonic.
Zverev won the first set but was hit by nerves and Raonic took advantage to win the second set and force a ten-point match tiebreak.
Before the tiebreak, the German left the court and he was accompanied by Federer and Nadal, who pumped him up and demanded positive energy from him.
And it made the difference as Zverev produced some inspired tennis to dominate the tiebreak and seal a 6-4 3-6 (10-4) win.
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It was Europe’s third successive victory and the second year in a row that Zverev has won the decisive final match.
Speaking in the dressing room, Zverev admitted Federer and Nadal were the reason he was able to come through like he did.
Zverev said: “They were the ones that got me through that match definitely.
“They told me to get pumped up and this match can change my season. I’ve been losing a lot of tight matches but I’m finally getting over it and I’m happy.”
Federer was among the chief creators of the event which honours the great Rod Laver.
And the Swiss was overwhelmed with emotions after the match.
Federer said: “What a weekend it has been. The idea of the concept was trying to bring tennis to the people.
“Make it fun, make it a weekend maybe which is unforgettable and just something very special. And I felt it was.
“I can’t thank the city of Geneva enough and all the players who fought their heart out.
“I think it’s been absolutely incredible. Congratulations Team World for an unbelievable fight.
“Can’t wait for the next one in Boston. So many emotions. It’s been an unbelievable rollercoaster.
“This concludes a dream weekend for me to be playing in Switzerland. Thank you for all the noise you’ve made. I’ve loved every moment.”