World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz returns to action at the Laver Cup 2025, headlining Team Europe against Team World. The event starts Friday, September 19, at Chase Arena in San Francisco. Alcaraz, fresh from his US Open win, leads Europe in defending their Berlin 2024 title. Europe has won five of seven editions, but Team World triumphed in Vancouver 2023.
France’s Yannick Noah replaces Bjorn Borg as Team Europe captain. American Andre Agassi succeeds John McEnroe for Team World. Both legends bring experience to the annual exhibition co-created by Roger Federer. The format pits six Europeans against six from the rest of the world in team competition, like the upcoming Laver Cup 2025.
Alcaraz anchors a strong Europe squad without Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. Germany’s Alexander Zverev (No. 3), Denmark’s Holger Rune, Norway’s Casper Ruud, Czech Jakub Mensik, and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli complete the team. Mensik, Miami Masters champion, helped Czechia reach the Davis Cup finals.
8 points out of 13 – the most by a single player in the #LaverCup@carlosalcaraz was a man on a mission 😎@LaverCup
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— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) September 22, 2024Team World faces losses with Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe out. For the Laver Cup 2025, Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur (top-10) lead, joined by rising stars Alex Michelsen and 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca, the youngest Laver Cup player ever. Francisco Cerundolo and Reilly Opelka round out the squad.
The tournament opens Friday with singles worth 1 point each. Joao Fonseca vs Flavio Cobolli starts the night session. Casper Ruud faces Reilly Opelka next; Ruud leads 4-0. Mensik vs Michelsen follows. Alcaraz and Mensik close with doubles against Fritz and Michelsen.
Friday’s three singles and one doubles match are worth 1 point. Saturday features three singles and one doubles match, each worth 2 points. Sunday starts with doubles (3 points), then singles as needed until one team reaches 13 points for victory. Hosting through Sunday, the Chase Arena is set for an exciting Laver Cup 2025.
The Laver Cup blends competitive tennis with exhibition flair. Alcaraz’s return after his US Open win adds excitement. New captains Noah and Agassi bring a legacy. The event honors Federer, raising funds for his foundation while showcasing top talent in a team format. Carlos Alcaraz leads Team Europe at Laver Cup 2025, facing a strong Team World. With thrilling matchups and new captains, San Francisco hosts an epic weekend.
