The Laver Cup 2024 is set to be an exciting event, bringing together some of the best tennis players from around the world. This year’s tournament will take place in Berlin’s Uber Arena from September 20 to 22, featuring Team Europe and Team World in a thrilling three-day competition.
Teams and Captains
Team Europe will be captained by the legendary Bjorn Borg. Despite the absence of Rafael Nadal, the team boasts a strong lineup including:
Carlos Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev
Daniil Medvedev
Casper Ruud
Grigor Dimitrov
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Team World, led by the equally iconic John McEnroe, will feature:
Taylor Fritz
Frances Tiafoe
Ben Shelton
Alejandro Tabilo
Francisco Cerúndolo
Thanasi Kokkinakis
Matches and Schedule
The Laver Cup follows a unique format where each match win on day one is worth one point, on day two it’s worth two points, and on day three it’s worth three points. The first team to reach 13 points wins the tournament.
Day 1 (September 20)
Day session: Two singles matches
Night session: One singles match and one doubles match
Day 2 (September 21)
Day session: Two singles matches
Night session: One singles match and one doubles match
Day 3 (September 22)
Day session: One doubles match followed by up to three singles matches if needed
The line-ups for each day will be announced the day before the matches.
The Laver Cup 2024 promises to be a showcase of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship, with Team Europe looking to reclaim the title from Team World. Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fan or a casual observer, this event is sure to provide plenty of excitement and memorable moments.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Ranked world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 13th of September when he overcame world no.18 Ugo Humbert 6-3 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This season the Spaniard owns a compiled 41-9 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. The Spaniard got to the final in Paris.
Taylor Fritz in 2024
WLWWLWLLWW Now the world no.7, Taylor played his last match on the 8th of September when he capitulated to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 7-5 in the final of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Taylor has achieved a composed 44-17 match record. The American has won 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. Fritz was the finalist in Munich and U.S. Open.
Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz fought against each other only on 1 occasion. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Alcaraz.
