Laver Cup 2025

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Shelton, Zverev join Laver Cup squads

Spoiler:

Alcaraz, Fritz already among rosters

Ben Shelton is No. 13 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
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by Press Release

Laver Cup — Feb 20

American star Ben Shelton and World No. 2 Alexander Zverev will join Team World and Team Europe, respectively, at this year’s Laver Cup, to be held at the iconic Chase Center in San Francisco, from September 19-21.

With top-level men’s tennis returning to the Bay Area for the first time in more than a decade, this year’s Laver Cup promises an unforgettable showdown with an already star-studded lineup. Zverev joins World No. 3 in the PIF ATP Rankings Carlos Alcaraz on Team Europe’s six-player roster, while Shelton teams with fellow American and World No. 4 Taylor Fritz, last year’s US Open finalist, for Team World.

Zverev is coming off a deep run at the Australian Open, having reached his third major final. The 2021 Olympic gold medalist is a seasoned Laver Cup competitor, having been part of the winning side each of the five times he has participated in Laver Cup competition - in Prague (2017), Chicago (2018), Geneva (2019), Boston (2021) and Berlin (2024).

“I love being part of the Laver Cup, being teammates with some of the greatest players in the world is very special,” said Zverev. “I’m also really looking forward to San Francisco this year. It is super exciting to be playing at the home of the Golden State Warriors, it will be so cool to play in their arena and experience the atmosphere.”

It All Adds Up

Team Europe Captain, Yannick Noah, is delighted to have secured Zverev’s participation. “Sascha is one of the most consistent and fearless competitors on tour and his experience, leadership and ability to rise to the occasion will be invaluable to us,” said Noah. “We know how tough Team World will be, especially with the home crowd, but with Sascha and Carlos on our side, we’ll be ready for the challenge.”

Shelton, currently ranked No. 13 in the PIF ATP Rankings is one of the sport’s fastest-rising stars. The former NCAA singles champion reached his second Grand Slam semi-final at last month’s Australian Open and will compete in his third Laver Cup under the leadership of Team World Captain Andre Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam Champion.

“Laver Cup brings out the best in players – it’s high stakes, high intensity and full of drama,” said Agassi. “Ben is an explosive talent and thrives in this team environment. He’s had a strong start to the season, and I’m focused on building a team that will be ready to take on Europe in September!”

“Nothing compares to Laver Cup,” Shelton added. “It’s electric. The team format, the excitement, the fans – it’s next level. I’m really excited to be playing my third Laver Cup and first in front of an American crowd, I think it’ll be a pretty cool atmosphere in San Francisco and we are pumped and super motivated to win back the Laver Cup!”

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Henman named Vice Captain of Team Europe for Laver Cup

Spoiler:

San Francisco will host event 19-21 September

Tim Henman
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by Press Release

Laver Cup — Mar 25

Former World No. 4 Tim Henman has been named Team Europe Vice Captain for the Laver Cup starting with the 2025 edition being held at the iconic Chase Center in San Francisco from 19-21 September.

Henman, one of Britain’s most accomplished tennis players, enjoyed a stellar career marked by 15 tour-level titles and a career-high No. 4 in the PIF ATP Rankings. Known for his serve-and-volley style and remarkable consistency on the grass courts of Wimbledon, Henman remains one of the most respected figures in the sport.

Since retiring, he has become a prominent commentator and analyst, providing expert insight into the sport he loves. Invited by Team Europe Captain Yannick Noah, Henman will take over from Sweden’s Thomas Enqvist who has been Vice Captain of Team Europe since the inaugural Laver Cup in Prague in 2017.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Team Europe as Vice Captain,” said Henman. “Having watched the Laver Cup as a pundit and seeing first-hand the intensity, the quality of tennis and the passion and interaction between the players on the bench, I know how special this event is.

“Being invited by Yannick to be part of the Laver Cup is a great honour and I’m really looking forward to working alongside him and the team to continue Europe’s winning tradition.”

It All Adds Up

Noah, who will make his Laver Cup debut as Captain this year, is delighted Henman accepted the role.

“Tim brings with him a wealth of experience and passion for the game, and his insights will be invaluable to our team,” said Noah. “He has always been a fierce competitor and a great leader on and off the court. I’m delighted to have him by my side as we aim to defend our title in San Francisco this September.”

Laver Cup 2025 marks a changing of the guard for both teams’ leadership with Noah and Henman up against eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi and his recently named Team World Vice Captain, Australian Pat Rafter.

“We are thrilled Tim is joining Team Europe. He’s loved by fans and players around the world and brings incredible knowledge of the sport which will be invaluable in this role as Vice Captain,” said Laver Cup Chairman and TEAM8 CEO Tony Godsick, “I’m delighted that our vision of bringing together champions across the generations is set to continue as we head into this exciting new chapter of Laver Cup history.”


Named in honour of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the Laver Cup pits six of the best men’s players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the World over three days of intense team competition. World No. 2 Alexander Zverev and World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz have been confirmed for Team Europe in San Francisco, while World No. 4 Taylor Fritz and World No. 14 Ben Shelton will represent Team World.

Further players will be announced in due course. Anticipation for the Laver Cup in San Francisco is at an all-time high, with hospitality packages already sold out and an overwhelming demand for tickets since Full Tournament Ticket Packages, providing the same seat for all five sessions, went on sale in mid-February. MultiSession Ticket Packages, providing the same seat for select sessions of the tournament, go on sale Friday, April 4 at 10:00AM (PT) with Single-Session Tickets, providing a seat for one specific session of the tournament, available from Friday, May 16 at 10:00AM (PT).

Tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of Chase Center. For further updates on player announcements, event updates and ticket presales, fans are encouraged to register as a ‘Laver Cup Insider’ at lavercup.com.

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Rune, Fonseca to make Laver Cup debuts

Spoiler:

Three-day event to be held in San Francisco this September

Holger Rune will compete for Team Europe while Joao Fonseca will represent Team World.
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by ATP Staff

Laver Cup — May 13

Holger Rune and Joao Fonseca will make their Laver Cup debuts this year, the event announced on Tuesday.

The Dane joins Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz for Team Europe while Fonseca adds to Team World’s roster, which includes Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton. The Laver Cup will be held at Chase Center in San Francisco from September 19-21, 2025.

“It feels amazing to be selected to play for Team Europe in San Francisco this year,” said Rune. “I was so close to playing the Laver Cup a few years ago but unfortunately got injured and couldn’t make it. I knew that if I got the chance to play again, I would be ready and I’m really looking forward to the competition and to visiting San Francisco for the first time. It’s going to be a great atmosphere, and I know from talking to the other players that the Laver Cup is one of the most enjoyable competitions of the year. I cannot wait to be part of it.”

It All Adds Up

Rune, World No. 10 in the PIF ATP Rankings, has won five tour-level singles titles. The 22-year-old has reached three Grand Slam quarter-finals and has appeared in four ATP Masters 1000 finals, most recently at Indian Wells in March. Last month, he defeated Team Europe teammate and World No. 3 Alcaraz to win the Barcelona ATP 500. Rune was set to make his Laver Cup debut in Vancouver in 2023 but was forced to withdraw due to a back injury.

Team Europe will be led by captain Yannik Noah. “Holger is a fierce competitor with big-match experience and strong form this season,” said Noah. “I know how eager he is to be part of the Laver Cup, and he will be a fantastic addition to our team in San Francisco.”

The 18-year-old Fonseca has quickly emerged as one of the brightest young stars in the sport. The reigning champion at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF, Fonseca reached junior No. 1 in 2023 and broke into the Top 100 of the PIF ATP Rankings just 16 months later. He qualified for his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January, stunning then World No. 9 Andrey Rublev in the opening round. In February, Fonseca won his first ATP Tour title in Buenos Aires.

“I am so excited to have been selected to play for Team World at the Laver Cup,” said Fonseca. “I’ve watched the event since I was a kid and always dreamed of playing. To now be on a team with guys like Fritz, Paul and Shelton, and to be coached by Andre Agassi, it’s just unbelievable! I will give it everything I’ve got.”

Agassi, who also makes his Laver Cup debut as Team World captain this year, looks forward to having the young Brazilian on the team.

“Joao is the kind of young talent that makes Laver Cup so special,” said Agassi. “He’s fearless, energetic, has a huge game and loves the big stage. His performance this season shows me he’s ready for this. I’m sure he will thrive in the team environment and I’m really looking forward to working with him and getting to know him better.”

Now in its eighth edition, the Laver Cup pits six of the best men’s tennis players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the world in a thrilling three-day competition.

The three highest-ranked players from Europe and the World, based on their PIF ATP Ranking as of the Monday following Roland-Garros, receive an automatic invitation to play the Laver Cup. If any one of these players chooses not to participate, the offer is made to another high ranked player. The remaining three places on each team will be ‘Captain’s Picks’ and can be announced any time before the start of the US Open.

By naming Rune and Fonseca to their teams right now, Noah and Agassi are committing to use a Captain’s Pick on them if they do not qualify based on ranking.

Laver Cup will visit San Francisco for the first time this year, bringing top-level men’s pro tennis back to the Bay Area for the first time in over a decade. Chase Center, home of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries, will host tennis for the first time.

A limited number of Full Tournament and Multi-Session Ticket Packages are still available via Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of Chase Center. Single-Session Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 16, at 10:00AM (PT). For further updates on player announcements, event updates and ticket presales, fans are encouraged to register as a ‘Laver Cup Insider’ at lavercup.com.

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