Preparations are already underway for the 2025 Laver Cup, which takes place in San Francisco next September.
Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz are the first Laver Cup players confirmed, with the duo having played the final match of the latest edition.
And it was the Spaniard who emerged victorious as Alcaraz defeated American ace Fritz to clinch the 2024 Laver Cup for Team Europe.
It was a truly stunning tournament for the 21-year-old, with Alcaraz winning eight points for Team Europe as they beat Team World 13-11.
Making their farewell appearances at the event in Germany were John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, with the two captains stepping down from their roles.
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver CupAndre Agassi makes Taylor Fritz claim for the 2025 Laver Cup
The former will be replaced by Andre Agassi for Team World on home soil, with the tennis icon speaking highly of Fritz ahead of the event.
“Taylor has been a force for Team World, and his commitment to the Laver Cup is undeniable,” said Agassi, as quoted by the Laver Cup website. “He loves the team element of the competition and thrives in this unique format.
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“He’s had an incredible season and I’m excited to know he’s ready to lead the charge for us at home in San Francisco next September.”
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Replacing Borg as Team Europe captain meanwhile is Yannick Noah, who has already shared his excitement to have four-time Grand Slam winner Alcaraz on his side,
“Carlos is a once-in-a-generation talent,” said Noah. “His speed, energy and ability to rise in big moments are unmatched and I’m thrilled to have him with us on Team Europe. He inspires everyone around him and his presence on the team makes us stronger.”
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The final squads for Team World and Team Europe are yet to be confirmed, but like Alcaraz and Fritz, several other players could return.
YearWinnerScoreRunner-upLocationVenue2017 Team Europe15–9 Team World Prague, Czech RepublicO2 Arena2018 Team Europe13–8 Team World Chicago, United StatesUnited Center2019 Team Europe13–11 Team World Geneva, SwitzerlandPalexpo2020No competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic2021 Team Europe14–1 Team World Boston, United StatesTD Garden2022 Team World13–8 Team Europe London, United KingdomThe O2 Arena2023 Team World13–2 Team Europe Vancouver, CanadaRogers Arena2024 Team Europe13–11 Team World Berlin, GermanyUber ArenaAll-time Laver Cup champions list
Agassi could look to further home favourites in Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, while Noah could turn to high-profile stars Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev.
McEnroe and Borg met in the competition on seven occasions, with the former winning twice compared to the latter’s five triumphs.
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