The 2024 Laver Cup, one of the most exciting upcoming events on the tennis calendar, is set to take place in Berlin this weekend (September 20-22). The tournament, named after the legendary Rod Laver, has quickly become a fan and player favourite, pitting the best of Europe against the rest of the world in a unique team competition format.
The question on everyone’s mind is whether Team Europe, led by the iconic Bjorn Borg, can reassert their dominance after back-to-back losses in London and Vancouver. Or will John McEnroe’s Team World continue their winning streak and claim a historic third consecutive title?
All The Players Participating in the Laver Cup 2024
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Team Europe is bringing a formidable lineup, with world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz from Spain leading the charge alongside established stars Daniil Medvedev (Russia) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece). The addition of rising talents Casper Ruud from Norway and Grigor Dimitrov from Bulgaria, as well as Germany’s tennis hero Alexander Zverev, makes the European squad a force to be reckoned with.
Team World is not to be underestimated either. With a perfect blend of experience and youth, John McEnroe’s team features the likes of Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton from the United States, alongside South American standouts Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina and Alejandro Tabilo from Chile. To complete the World lineup, we find Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The Laver Cup follows a unique format, with five sessions spread across three days. Match wins are worth one point on Friday, two points on Saturday, and three points on Sunday. The first team to reach 13 points will be crowned champions.
The following schedule shows all UK times.
Friday, September 20
Day Session: 12 pm
- Match 1: Singles – Ruud vs Cerundolo
- Match 2: Singles – Tsitsipas vs Kokkinakis
Night Session: 6 pm
- Match 3: Singles – Dimitrov vs Tabilo
- Match 4: Doubles – Alcaraz/Zverev vs Fritz/Shelton
Saturday, September 21
Day Session: 12 pm
- Match 5: Singles – TBA
- Match 6: Singles – TBA
Night Session: 6 pm
- Match 7: Singles – TBA
- Match 8: Doubles – TBA
Sunday, September 22
Day Session: 11 am
- Match 9: Doubles – TBA
- Match 10: Singles (if required) – TBA
- Match 11: Singles (if required) – TBA
- Match 12: Singles (if required) – TBA
How to Watch the Laver Cup in the UK
UK viewers can catch every moment of the 2024 Laver Cup live on Eurosport, the exclusive broadcaster for the event in the region.
What We Can Expect from Day 1
Norwegian star Casper Ruud, who has never lost a match in his Laver Cup appearances, will face a tough test in the form of Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo. Ruud, currently ranked No. 9 in the world, holds a 3-3 head-to-head record against the Argentine, with their most recent meeting coming at the Paris Olympics, where Ruud emerged victorious.
In the second matchup, Stefanos Tsitsipas will look to avenge his recent US Open loss to Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis. The Greek star, a three-time Laver Cup participant, has a 4-3 record in the event, but Kokkinakis is currently brimming with confidence after his victory at Flushing Meadows.
The night session will feature the return of Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov to Laver Cup action, as he takes on Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo. Dimitrov, a fan favourite, will be keen to make his mark on the tournament once again.
The final match of the day will see a doubles encounter, with the pairing of Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev facing off against the American duo of Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton What a fitting finale to an action-packed opening day!
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