The Laver Cup is an annual international men's team tennis tournament contested between Team Europe and Team World.
This is a sanctioned ATP Event. However, the performance of the players will not contribute to their ATP Tour totals.
About
Team Europe consists of players from Europe, while Team World comprises players from all other continents. Held indoors on hard courts, the Laver Cup is often referred to as the "Ryder Cup of Tennis" due to its team format and competitive spirit.The tournament typically takes place two weeks after the US Open, allowing top players to participate before the final stretch of the ATP Tour season.
The Laver Cup has a unique rotational hosting system, alternating yearly between European cities and cities in the rest of the world. This approach aims to globalize the event and bring it to new audiences.
Since its inception in 2017, the Laver Cup has quickly gained popularity among fans and players. Its distinctive format, featuring singles and doubles matches over three days, creates a dynamic and engaging competition.
The Laver Cup has also been notable for bringing together some of the biggest names in tennis, both past and present, to captain and coach the teams, adding to its prestige and appeal.
History
Named after Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the Laver Cup was co-founded by Roger Federer's management company, TEAM8, along with Brazilian businessman Jorge Paulo Lemann and Tennis Australia.Inspired by golf's Ryder Cup, the tournament features Team Europe and Team World, captained by former rivals Björn Borg and John McEnroe, respectively.
Unlike other team events, the Laver Cup is invitational and not solely based on current ATP rankings, allowing for unique player combinations and historical rivalries to be renewed.
Location
The venue for the cup alternates between locations in Europe and the rest of the world. The 2021 cup was held at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.Records
Players who have appeared the most times at the Laver Cup include John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, and Alexander Zverev. Isner ties Jack Sock for the most matches played.Roger Federer and Zverev hold the records for the most single matches won while Sock holds the record for the most doubles matches won.