"Funny how the Big 3 all became dads for Carlos Alcaraz";"Cuteness overload" - Fans delighted by Roger Federer fixing Spaniard's bow tie at Laver Cup

The wholesome scene of Roger Federer adjusting Carlos Alcaraz's bow tie at the Laver Cup has charmed tennis fans. Given that Alcaraz has also shared heartwarming moments with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, fans were overjoyed by the bond the 21-year-old enjoys with the 'Big 3.'

This year's Laver Cup is underway, with Team Europe and Team World standing level at 2-2 after the first day of action. However, Alcaraz's debut didn't get off to a winning start, as he and Alexander Zverev suffered a 7-6(5), 6-4 loss to Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton in doubles.

Nevertheless, Carlos Alcaraz can take solace in finally getting to spend time with Roger Federer, as the duo caught up during the black carpet event. The encounter produced a heartwarming moment when Federer stepped in to straighten the Spaniard's bow tie after a member of his team left it crooked.

The scene prompted fans to reminisce about Novak Djokovic fixing Alcaraz's suit at the Laureus World Sports Awards, as well as his memorable interactions with Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics. With Federer now joining in, fans playfully remarked that the 'Big 3' had all "adopted" the World No. 3.

"It's funny how the big 3 somehow all became dads for Carlos," one fan commented.

"Reminds me of novak fixing his suit at the laureus awards lol he really got adopted by all of them," another fan chimed in.

"Thank you for this, Laver Cup! Cutest thing I have seen since watching Carlos trail after Nadal like a puppy at the Olympics. In one way or another, all of the Big 3 have adopted Carlos now," said another.

Several fans also joked that the closeness observed between the 'Big 3' and Carlos Alcaraz was a sign that they had finally found a "worthy successor."

"Makes sense, Carlos Alcaraz got some qualities from each of them. They chose him," one fan wrote.

"They finally found a worthy successor," another fan shared.

Others, meanwhile, continued to gush over the "cuteness" of the moment, expressing their desire for more such "wholesome moments."

"Cuteness overload 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺💖💖💖💖💖," one fan posted.

"This is the type of content I need in an IV directly to my veins 🥹," another fan wrote.

"As both a Roger and Carlos fan this is beautiful to see," a fan commented.

"Doesn’t feel real seeing them side by side today after all this time. Truly wholesome content. I need more," said yet another.

"I’m really excited to see Carlos Alcaraz play for the very first time" - Roger Federer

Carlos Alcaraz (Source: Getty)

Speaking to the press before the Laver Cup, Roger Federer expressed his excitement about finally getting the opportunity to see Carlos Alcaraz in action firsthand, admitting his unfamiliarity with the World No. 3.

"I barely know Carlos Alcaraz so I’m really excited to see him play for the very first time," Federer said.

The Swiss legend will witness Alcaraz display his skills in singles on Day 2 of the Laver Cup, as the Spaniard takes on Ben Shelton in a blockbuster clash. The 21-year-old has triumphed in their sole tour-level encounter, beating Shelton 6-3, 7-6(3) at the 2023 Canadian Open.

As Team Europe aims to pull ahead of Team World, they are pulling out the big guns, with Daniil Medvedev taking on Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev facing Taylor Fritz. Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas will also team up for doubles against Shelton and Alejandro Tabilo.