Laver Cup 2024: Overview
The Laver Cup 2024 will be the seventh edition of this prestigious tennis event, commencing on September 20 in Berlin. This year marks the final appearance of John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg as captains for Team World and Team Europe, respectively.
Defending Champions: Team World, who have won the last two editions, will aim for their third consecutive title. They face a formidable challenge from Team Europe, featuring top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Zverev.
Teams and Players
Team Europe
- Carlos Alcaraz – Making his Laver Cup debut.
- Casper Ruud – The only returning player from 2023.
- Alexander Zverev – Returning after missing the last two editions.
- Daniil Medvedev – Making his second appearance.
- Stefanos Tsitsipas – Participating for the fourth time.
- Grigor Dimitrov – Returning for the first time since 2018.
Team World
- Taylor Fritz – The highest-ranked player on the team, making his fourth appearance.
- Frances Tiafoe – The most seasoned player, appearing for the fifth time.
- Ben Shelton – Making his second appearance.
- Francisco Cerundolo – Also making his second appearance.
- Thanasi Kokkinakis – Making his debut.
- Alejandro Tabilo – Also making his debut.
Format
- Day 1: Each win is worth 1 point.
- Day 2: Each win is worth 2 points.
- Day 3: Each win is worth 3 points.
The first team to reach 13 points wins the Cup. Each day features three singles matches and one doubles match.
Venue
The 2024 Laver Cup will be held at the Uber Arena in Berlin, marking the first time the event takes place in Germany.
Prize Money
- Total Prize Money: $2,250,000
- Winning Team Members: $250,000 each
- Losing Team Members: $125,000 each
Current Champions
Team World is the defending champion, having defeated Team Europe 13-2 in the 2023 edition. Their team consisted of Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Francisco Cerundolo, and Frances Tiafoe.
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Where to Watch
- USA: Tennis Channel
- Europe: Eurosport
Canada: TSN (English) and TVA Sports (French)
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