As the 2025 Laver Cup kicks off at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Team Europe finds itself in unfamiliar territory. With Team World enjoying the support of a passionate home crowd, Alexander Zverev acknowledged the challenge ahead and the impact of the atmosphere.
“There’s definitely home court advantage in the Laver Cup,” Zverev said. “You feel the energy shift when you’re not on your own turf. It’s loud, it’s intense, and it pushes the other team forward.”
Zverev, a veteran of the competition and a key figure in Team Europe’s past successes, knows what it takes to win in high-pressure environments. This year, he joins forces with Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, Jakub Mensik, and Flavio Cobolli under the leadership of new captain Yannick Noah.
Embracing the challenge together
Despite the odds, Zverev expressed confidence in his teammates and emphasized the importance of unity and experience. Team Europe has won five of the previous seven editions of the Laver Cup, and Zverev has played a decisive role in several of those victories.
“We’ve been through tough matches before, and we’ve come out stronger,” he said. “Being part of this team means fighting for each other. That’s what makes the Laver Cup special.”
The format of the competition—where matches increase in point value each day and no player can compete in more than two singles matches—requires strategic depth and adaptability. Zverev believes Team Europe has the right mix of youth and experience to handle the pressure.
Respect for the opposition and the crowd
Zverev also praised Team World’s lineup, which includes Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, Francisco Cerundolo, Reilly Opelka, Joao Fonseca, and Alex Michelsen. With Andre Agassi at the helm and the crowd behind them, Team World enters the weekend with momentum and belief.
“They’re a strong team, and playing in front of their fans gives them an edge,” Zverev admitted. “But that’s what makes this event so exciting. You have to rise to the occasion.”
The German star has always thrived in team settings, and his leadership will be crucial as Team Europe looks to reclaim the Cup after losing in Berlin last year.
A battle of pride and passion
As the first matches begin, Zverev remains focused on the task ahead. For him, the Laver Cup is more than just a tournament—it’s a celebration of competition, camaraderie, and the spirit of tennis.
“We’re here to win, but we’re also here to represent something bigger,” he said. “It’s about pride, passion, and playing for each other. That’s what drives us.”
With the crowd roaring and the stakes rising, Team Europe enters enemy territory with determination and belief. And Zverev, as always, is ready to lead from the front.
"There's definitely home court advantage in the Laver Cup."@AlexZverev speaks on behalf of Team Europe entering enemy territory.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/iNnZpv96L9
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 18, 2025
Alexander Zverev in 2025
At the moment ranked no.3, Zverev played his last match on the 30th of August when he capitulated to world no.13 Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 7-6(7) 6-4 6-4 in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year the German has a composed 45-17 record. This year, Alexander conquered 1 tournament in Munich. Alexander got to the final at the Australian Open and Stuttgart.
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) after Beijing. The main draw will start on the 25th of September.
