Frances Tiafoe and Alejandro Tabilo have been confirmed as part of Team World for the upcoming Laver Cup, which will take place from September 20-22, 2024, at Uber Arena.
Tiafoe, a familiar face at the event, will be making his fifth appearance for Team World. Known for his dynamic play and passionate on-court presence, Tiafoe has become a key figure in the Laver Cup, contributing to the team’s performances in past editions.
Joining him will be Alejandro Tabilo, who is set to make his debut at the prestigious tournament. Tabilo, known for his resilience and skill on the court, is expected to bring fresh energy and determination to the team as they compete in the seventh edition of the Laver Cup.
The Laver Cup, an annual team competition featuring six players from Team Europe and six from Team World, has become a highlight on the tennis calendar, showcasing intense competition and camaraderie. Tiafoe’s experience and Tabilo’s debut will be closely watched as Team World seeks to make a strong impact at Uber Arena.
Frances Tiafoe in 2024
Ranked no.27, Tiafoe played his last match on the 19th of August when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-2 in the final in Cincinnati (draw).
This season Frances owns a compiled 24-20 match record. Frances Tiafoe’s most significant performance of this year was getting to the final in Houston and Cincinnati.
Frances Tiafoe will face the world no.11 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Round Robin. Their actual record is 4-3
for Tsitsipas.The American got to the final in Houston (US Men’s Clay Court Championship) and in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open).
The American won 4 titles in his career: 2 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alejandro Tabilo in 2024
At the moment ranked no.21, Tabilo played his last match on the 13th of August when he capitulated to world no.34 Luciano Darderi 6-3 7-6(5) in the 1st round in Cincinnati (draw).
Presently, during this year Tabilo has achieved a 34-17 record. Alejandro conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Auckland, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Mallorca. Alejandro got to the final in Santiago.
He is also scheduled to play at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). The main draw will start on the 26th of August.
Frances Tiafoe and Alejandro Tabilo faced off 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Tiafoe. Before, the last time they squared off, Alejandro Tabilo won 6-4 6-2 in the 1st round in Montreal (National Bank Open) on the 6th of August 2024.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.