2024 Laver Cup Explained

Date:20–22 September 2024
Edition:7th
Surface:Hard (indoor)
Location:Berlin, Germany
Venue:Uber Arena
Defchamp: Team World

The 2024 Laver Cup will be the seventh edition of the Laver Cup, a men's tennis tournament between teams from Europe and the rest of the world. It will be held on an indoor hard court at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany from 20 until 22 September.

Björn Borg and John McEnroe will serve as team captains for the last edition. From 2025, Yannick Noah and Andre Agassi will replace them.[1]

Team World will attempt to win the Laver Cup for the third year in a row after defending the title last year.[2]

Player selection

On 8 November 2023, Carlos Alcaraz was the first player to confirm his participation for Team Europe.[3] On 8 February 2024, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev were the next players to announce their participation for this team.[4]

On 11 April 2024, Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul are the first players to confirm their participation for Team World.[5] Rafael Nadal was announced as the fourth player for Team Europe on 22 April 2024.[6] Ben Shelton was confirmed for the event on 25 June 2024.[7]

On 17 July 2024, Team Europe announced its final line-up with Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas also taking part.[8] Team World captain John McEnroe chose Frances Tiafoe and Alejandro Tabilo as his final picks on 19 August 2024.[9]

Participants

Team Europe
Captain: Björn Borg
Vice-captain: Thomas Enqvist
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Carlos Alcaraz3
4
Daniil Medvedev5
Casper Ruud8
9PR(159)
Stefanos Tsitsipas11
Team World
Captain: John McEnroe
Vice-captain: Patrick McEnroe
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Alex de Minaur10
Taylor Fritz12
Ben Shelton13
Tommy Paul14
Frances Tiafoe20
Alejandro Tabilo22

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yannick Noah to succeed Bjorn Borg as the captain of Team Europe in the Laver Cup. Associated Press. 29 May 2024.
  2. News: Shelton/Tiafoe Clinch Team World's Laver Cup Victory. ATP Tour. 24 September 2023.
  3. News: 'A great honour' - Carlos Alcaraz to make Laver Cup debut for Bjorn Borg's Team Europe in Berlin in 2024. Eurosport.com. 8 November 2023.
  4. News: Medvedev and Zverev to join Alcaraz on Team Europe at Laver Cup Berlin 2024. Laver Cup. 8 February 2024.
  5. News: De Minaur, Fritz and Paul Line Up for Team World at Laver Cup 2024. Laver Cup. 11 April 2024.
  6. News: Rafael Nadal joins Team Europe for Laver Cup Berlin 2024. Laver Cup. 22 April 2024.
  7. News: Ben Shelton returns to Team World for Laver Cup Berlin 2024. Laver Cup. 25 June 2024.
  8. News: Ruud and Tsitsipas complete Team Europe’s 2024 lineup. Laver Cup. 17 July 2024.
  9. News: Tiafoe and Tabilo join Team World for Laver Cup Berlin 2024. Laver Cup. 19 August 2024.