Carlos Alcaraz failed to clinch the second consecutive Laver Cup title. The Spaniard brought six points on the decisive day in San Francisco, although it was not enough against inspired Team World.
Behind the scenes, Carlos enjoyed a great time in San Francisco, including his favoritegolf. The six-time Major champion had a chance to spend time with Roger Federer, on the golf course and near the court.
They shared a lighter moment when tennis and luxury crossed paths. As Rolex ambassadors, both players are not strangers to fine timepieces. However, Federer's wrist stole the spotlight before Alcaraz even hit the court!
The Swiss arrived at Laver Cup in style, as always, pairing his tuxedo and shades with a spectacular Rolex Daytona unlike anything seen before. Roger wore the reference 126599TSA, an ultra-rare "off-catalogue" creation reserved for the brand's most exclusive clients.
Crafted in white gold, the watch features a bezel set with 36 baguette-cut blue sapphires, 54 brilliant-cut diamonds across the mid-case and lugs. There's also a dial of silver obsidian - a volcanic glass that shifts from grey to black to silver under different light angles.
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Blue sapphire indices and chronograph details complete the striking and unique design, powered by Rolex's cal. 4131 movement with a 72-hour reserve. In short, the best a watch can provide!
Such pieces are virtually impossible to obtain, even for serious collectors. That makes Federer's Daytona a true statement of status and style. Alcaraz, known for wearing his own six-figure Rolex pieces, could not help but be captivated.
He took the watch from Roger's wrist for a brief moment, and his expression revealed sheer admiration. In a weekend celebrating tennis excellence and generational crossing, Federer's Rolex reminded everyone that legends shine just a brightly off the court.
Roger ended his glorious career at the Laver Cup in 2022. It was the year when Alcaraz conquered his first Major crown in New York and became the youngest world no. 1 in ATP history.
