Mensik was in attendance at the first Laver Cup in Prague in 2017, and even got to watch the legendary duo team up for a doubles match against Nick Kyrgios and Jack Sock.
Federer and Nadal defeated Kyrgios and Sock 6-4 1-6 10-4 in their doubles clash eight years ago.
This time Federer watched on as the Czech star edged a closely-fought clash with Michelsen at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Mensik says that it was cool to have one of his heroes in the crowd for the thrilling encounter.
“Obviously, when it was the Laver Cup for the first time in Prague, I was hoping to see Roger and Rafa playing together, and I got that on the second day,” he said during his post-match interview.
“I was lucky that they played on the same court. It has been a pleasure watching them and playing a few years after here on the same court.
“Roger is watching me, it is pretty cool actually.”
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Highlights: Alcaraz and Mensik win doubles to steer Team Europe into Laver Cup lead
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Mensik also stormed to victory alongside Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s doubles as Team Europe ended Day 1 3-1 up.
The 20-year-old has impressed this season, reaching the third round of Wimbledon and the Australian Open for the first time in his career.
At the Laver Cup, Mensik was delighted to have got a crucial point for his team. “It was a great match,” he said.
“You know, with Alex, we have known each other since juniors, so we know a lot about each other on the court.
“With this format, it is always tough for your nerves, but I am happy that I stayed focused until the end and kept fighting for every point. I am happy to have got my team the point.
“The atmosphere was crazy, since the first serve, the atmosphere has been building, and the energy, you can feel it on the court.
“It is great to play in front of this beautiful crowd, so it has been a pleasure.”
How to watch the 2025 Laver Cup
The action kicks off at 21:00 UK time on TNT Sports 4 on Friday, September 19.
The second match will follow immediately after, before the action resumes for the second set of matches at 5:00 UK time on Saturday morning.
Coverage of the second day will also start at 21:00 UK time on TNT Sports 3, before coverage of Sunday’s final round of matches gets under way at 20:00 UK time on TNT Sports 4.
