Carlos Alcaraz has declared he will play for Team Europe in the 2024 Laver Cup, which will take place in Berlin, Germany.
In September of this year, Team World easily defeated Team Europe in Vancouver, securing their 2022 championship. Team World, captained by John McEnroe, easily defeated Team Europe, winning 13-2.
Team Europe will compete in the upcoming Laver Cup, looking for a chance at redemption. The captain of Team Europe is optimistic that having a home advantage in Berlin in 2024 will help his team regain its glory. Carlos Alcaraz ranked second in the world, greatly boosting their chances of taking revenge on Team World.
The Spaniard recently declared his debut and said: “I’m Carlos Alcaraz and I’m playing for Team Europe in September. It means a lot to be one of those guys who represent Europe. It’s a tournament I really wanted to play and I’m really excited to do it.”
The 20-year-old promised to perform to the best of his abilities in order to help Team Europe win a fifth Laver Cup trophy.
He further added: “We’re playing against tough players. Team World. Great players. So we have to do our best next year. I will bring all I have to get the title back. We look forward to seeing all the fans in Berlin as we look to take back the Laver Cup title in Team Europe territory.”
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
WLWLLWLWWW Ranked world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 31st of October when he lost to world no.39 Roman Safiullin 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Presently, during this year Alcaraz has a composed 63-10 win-loss record. The Spaniard clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
