SME News Balkan. Newly crowned US Open champion and World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will spearhead Team Europe\u2019s campaign at the 2025 Laver Cup, as the prestigious team event returns for its eighth edition from September 19\u201321 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.Fresh from clinching his sixth Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over rival Jannik Sinner at Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz will now shift focus to the Laver Cup, where he is set to headline a strong European lineup aiming to defend their crown.The Spaniard had been scheduled to represent Spain in the Davis Cup Qualifiers against Denmark but withdrew citing fatigue. His withdrawal has now cleared the path for a return to the court at the Laver Cup, an event he played a decisive role in last year’s. How the Laver Cup WorksThe Laver Cup pits Team Europe against Team World in a three-day tournament, with each side composed of six players \u2014 three of whom qualify automatically based on ATP rankings, and three selected as captain\u2019s picks.Each day features three singles matches and one doubles match:Friday: Matches worth 1 point eachSaturday: Matches worth 2 points eachSunday: Matches worth 3 points eachThe first team to reach 13 points is declared the winner. If the score is tied at 12-12, a deciding doubles match \u2014 known as the Laver Breaker \u2014 determines the champion.Team Lineups: 2025 EditionTeam EuropeCarlos Alcaraz (World No. 1)Alexander Zverev (World No. 3)Holger RuneCasper RuudJakub MensikFlavio CobolliCaptain: Yannick NoahVice-Captain: Tim HenmanTeam WorldTaylor Fritz (World No. 4)Frances Tiafoe (World No. 17)Francisco CerundoloAlex MichelsenJoao FonsecaReilly OpelkaCaptain: Andre AgassiVice-Captain: Pat RafterThis year\u2019s edition marks a new era of leadership, with Yannick Noah taking over from the legendary Bjorn Borg for Europe, and Andre Agassi stepping into John McEnroe\u2019s shoes for Team WorldWhat Happened Last Year?In a dramatic 2024 final-day turnaround, Team Europe overcame a four-point deficit to edge Team World 13-11 in Berlin. Alcaraz sealed the win with a straight-sets triumph over Fritz, following a gritty performance by Zverev. The comeback victory extended Europe\u2019s dominance in the all-time series, now standing at 5-2.Looking AheadWith Alcaraz at the helm and a new captain in charge, Team Europe will be determined to continue their winning momentum. But with a hungry Team World led by American stars and coached by Agassi, the 2025 Laver Cup promises to deliver high-octane tennis, strategic matchups, and the electric atmosphere that has become the hallmark of this unique event.The countdown is on for three days of rivalry, teamwork, and world-class tennis in San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SME News Balkan. Newly crowned US Open champion and World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will spearhead Team Europe\u2019s campaign at the 2025 Laver Cup, as the prestigious team event returns for its eighth edition from September 19\u201321 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.Fresh from clinching his sixth Grand Slam title with a four-set victory…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-football"],"yoast_head":"\n