In the YouTube video titled “Opening Night Gala | Laver Cup 2024,” two tennis players share their excitement and anticipation for the event. They express their enjoyment of the camaraderie between rivals turned teammates and the unique insight into the minds of top players. The new team format and diversity of the sport are also highlighted.
The conversation turns lighter as they discuss their elegant outfits, with one player joking about setting a low bar and occasionally overachieving. They reflect on past special moments at the Laver Cup and look forward to Team Europe’s success. Amidst the quick preparation for their appearance, they share their enthusiasm for the night ahead before the music fades out.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 13th of September when he beat world no.18 Ugo Humbert 6-3 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
This season Alcaraz has an overall 41-9 match record. Alcaraz clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Carlos was the runner-up in Paris.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Now the world no.12, the Greek played his last match on the 20th of September when he defeated world no.78 Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1 6-4 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
During this season Tsitsipas has achieved a compiled 37-17 win-loss record. Stefanos conquered 1 title in Monte-Carlo. The Greek got to the final in Barcelona.
Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas played each other 6 times. Their current head to head is 6-0 for Alcaraz.
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Currently ranked no.5, the Russian played his last match on the 4th of September when he was defeated by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4 in the quarter in the U.S. Open (draw).
This season the Russian has a 39-14 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant result of the year was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Alexander Zverev in 2024
Ranked world no.2 (career-high), the German played his last match on the 3rd of September when he lost to world no.7 Taylor Fritz 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) in the quarter in the U.S. Open (draw).
Currently, during this year Alexander has a 56-17 win-loss record. The German clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Australia and Rome. Zverev was the finalist at the French Open and in Hamburg.
Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev played each other 19 times. The head to head is 12-7 for Medvedev.