By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, September 18, 2024Photo credit score: Rolex for Laver Cup
John McEnroe is aiming for a profitable farewell.
The Crew World captain and buddy Bjorn Borg, Crew Europe captain, are each patrolling the sidelines for the ultimate time at this weekend’s Laver Cup Berlin.
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Corridor of Famer McEnroe factors to a pair of American powerhouses—US Open finalist Taylor Fritz and 2023 US Open semifinalist Ben Shelton—as two the reason why he is optimistic Crew World can three-peat as Laver Cup champions.
We have now some guys which are sizzling,” McEnroe instructed the media in Berlin. “Taylor [Fritz], first time he acquired to a US Open remaining, that’s enormous for an American,” McEnroe stated. “Ben Shelton goes to be a famous person I imagine, however they’re additionally enjoying superstars already.”
Certainly, Crew Europe boasts a loaded lineup that features reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Grigor Dimitrov, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev.
“I like Carlos,” McEnroe stated. “I’ve to confess: I hope he performs terribly this weekend.
“He’s the largest breath of contemporary air we’ve had within the sport in ten years.”
Andre Agassi will succeed McEnroe as Crew World captain and Yannik Noah will step in for Borg as Crew Europe captain beginning subsequent 12 months. McEnroe stated Crew World is in good fingers with the analytical Agassi heading the squad.
“Andre goes to do an excellent job,” McEnroe stated of Agassi. “I performed him when he was 16 or 17, he had that persona, and also you simply knew one thing huge was going to occur.
“He has that particular high quality that folks love. He’s in all probability extra analytic-driven than I’m…gamers are going to like him as effectively. It’s going to be enjoyable to observe from extra of a distance the subsequent couple of years.”
