Laver Cup was Roger Federer’s brainchild. Like most things the sports icon touches, it was an enormous success and is now considered a staple on the tennis calendar. The Laver Cup’s inauguration took place in Prague, Czech Republic, and the second year will occur in Chicago next month.

But now, the popular tennis event is coming home to the tennis legend who helped make it happen in the first place. Geneva, Switzerland will host the momentous tournament in 2019. “I am so happy the Laver Cup is coming to Switzerland,” said Federer in a statement released by the Laver Cup.

“I would like to thank the city of Geneva and the Laver Cup team who made this dream come true. I am excited to help bring this innovative team event and the world’s best players to my home country.” Federer is the country’s greatest sportsman.

Back in 2007, the 20-time grand slam champion became the first living Swiss to receive his own stamp (back when he only had 10 slam titles at the time, half his current tally). “It’s an honor to be able to bring this very special event, the Laver Cup, to Geneva, one of the most spectacular cities in the world,” said Tony Godsick, Chairman, Laver Cup and President and CEO of TEAM8 on Thursday.

The event will take place September 20-22, 2019 in the beautiful lakeside city of Geneva. “Over the past 20 years, Switzerland has emerged as one of the most prolific tennis powerhouses in the world, and of course is home to one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

It’s only fitting to bring the newest event in world tennis to this great country,” said Geneva’s Mayor Kanaan. “We are truly honored Geneva has been chosen to host the Laver Cup in 2019. Already the Laver Cup is becoming renowned as one of the most exciting events in world tennis. “I strongly believe sport has the power to bring people together and the Laver Cup, which unites some of the world’s most high-profile athletes is a great example of this.

We are especially excited to welcome one of Switzerland’s sporting icons, Roger Federer, back to Geneva. “Inspiring the next generation to pursue their own dreams is an important benefit of staging events such as the Laver Cup, and having Roger as part of it makes it even more significant. “We look forward to showing off beautiful Geneva to the members of Team World and Team Europe in September 2019,” Mayor Kanaan continued.

The 2019 tournament will be staged at the Palexpo in Geneva, giving Team Europe (and especially Roger Federer) home-court support. This year’s event will be next month, September 21-23 in the United States, at the United Center in Chicago, where Team World expects a home-turf advantage.