World No. 8 Alex de Minaur has officially joined Team World for the upcoming Laver Cup in San Francisco, stepping in for American Frances Tiafoe. The top-ranked Australian brings speed, intensity, and relentless energy to a squad led by captain Andre Agassi. Known for his tireless court coverage and competitive spirit, De Minaur is expected to play a key role in Team World’s campaign at Chase Center.
Agassi praises De Minaur’s fighting qualities
Andre Agassi expressed enthusiasm about welcoming De Minaur to his team, highlighting the player’s work ethic and dynamic style. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to add one of the best and most in-form players in the world to our team,” Agassi said. He emphasized De Minaur’s ability to inspire teammates and disrupt opponents with his aggressive baseline play and mental resilience.
A return to the Laver Cup stage
This will be De Minaur’s second appearance at the Laver Cup, having previously competed in 2022 where he secured a memorable win over Andy Murray. His inclusion adds depth to Team World’s lineup, which will face a formidable Team Europe led by Carlos Alcaraz. The event, now in its eighth edition, continues to attract top talent and deliver high-stakes matchups in a Ryder Cup-style format.
Chase Center prepares for electrifying matchups
With the Laver Cup set to unfold at San Francisco’s Chase Center, anticipation is building for a weekend of elite tennis and fierce rivalry. De Minaur’s arrival injects fresh momentum into Team World, which will rely on his trademark grit to challenge Europe’s rising stars. As the countdown begins, fans can expect a showcase of speed, strategy, and passion from one of Australia’s finest.
Frances Tiafoe in 2025
At the moment ranked no.29, Frances played his last match on the 12th of September when he surrendered to world no.16 Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-2 in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At the moment, during this season Tiafoe has a composed 26-20 win-loss record. Frances Tiafoe’s most significant result of this year was getting to the final in Houston.
ATP Davis Cup - Frances Tiafoe's projected path
Alex De Minaur in 2025
Ranked no.8, the Australian played his last match on the 3rd of September when he was defeated by world no.13 Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 7-6(7) 7-5 7-6(4) in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Alex has an overall 41-16 match record. De Minaur conquered 1 title in Washington. De Minaur was the finalist in Rotterdam.
He is also scheduled to play in Beijing (China Open) on the 25th of September and Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 1st of October.
ATP U.S. Open - Alex De Minaur's projected path
Frances Tiafoe and Alex De Minaur squared off 5 times. Their current record is 4-1 for De Minaur.