Subsequent week marks the eighth version of the Laver Cup—and the primary to be staged in San Francisco. The annual showdown between Staff Europe and Staff World will happen at Chase Heart from September 19–21, with Europe holding a 5-2 edge within the all-time collection.
Staff World appears to be like quite a bit totally different after the late withrawals of Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul Frances Tiafoe.
Changing them will likely be Alex Michelsen, Reilly Opelka and Alex de Minaur.
Staff World has added World No.8 Alex de Minaur rather than Frances Tiafoe (No.29).
“We’ll miss Frances’ vitality and sport in San Francisco,” mentioned Staff World captain Andre Agassi. “Nevertheless, we couldn’t be extra thrilled so as to add probably the greatest and most in-form gamers on the planet to our crew. I’ve admired the way in which Alex performs and competes from afar and now sit up for having a entrance row seat to watching him carry out.”
De Minaur, Australia’s top-ranked participant, had initially been unavailable as a result of put up–US Open journey plans, however accepted the late name from Agassi and vice-captain Pat Rafter. 1 / 4-finalist at six of the final eight Grand Slams, together with this yr’s Australian Open and US Open, the 25-year-old has collected 10 ATP Tour singles titles, highlighted by his triumph at this yr’s ATP 500 in Washington.
“It’s an honour to affix Captain Agassi and Staff World in San Francisco subsequent week,” mentioned De Minaur. “My first Laver Cup again in 2022 in London was an unimaginable expertise and I will likely be prepared to offer it all the pieces I’ve acquired to assist the crew raise the Laver Cup at Chase Heart.”
Staff Europe edged Staff World 13-11 final yr in Berlin, however Staff World claimed the 2 editions earlier than that, in Vancouver (2023) and London (2022). Europe dominated the primary 4 competitions, profitable in Prague (2017), Chicago (2018), Geneva (2019), and Boston (2021).
2025 Laver Cup Rosters
Staff World
Captain: Andre AgassiVice Captain: Pat RafterTaylor FritzAlex de MinaurFrancisco CerundoloAlex MichelsenJoão FonsecaReilly Opelka
Staff Europe
Captain: Yannick NoahVice Captain: Tim HenmanCarlos AlcarazAlexander ZverevHolger RuneCasper RuudJakub MensikFlavio Cobolli
