Spearheaded by Roger Federer, the Laver Cup 2024 gathers players who typically compete against each other throughout the year. The tournament is back with an exciting lineup that tennis fans won’t want to miss. Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his Laver Cup debut, joining players like Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev.
The ultimate tennis rivalry: Laver Cup 2024 heats up in Berlin
The 2024 Laver Cup will kick off on Friday, September 20, bringing together two teams: Team Europe and Team World.
The Uber Arena in Berlin will be the venue where Team Europe seeks to reclaim the title from Team World, who have triumphed for the last three years.
Competition format
The tournament will take place over three days, from September 20 to 22, with thrilling matchups scheduled each day. Each team will consist of six players, and every player must compete in at least one singles match during the first two days. However, no player is allowed to play more than two singles matches throughout the tournament.
In the doubles matches, at least four players from each team must participate, and no pair can repeat until the decisive match, should it come down to that. The scoring system awards one point for victories on Friday, two points for wins on Saturday, and three points for Sunday’s matches. The first team to reach 13 points will be crowned the winner. All matches will be played in a best-of-three format, with the third set being a 10-point super tiebreaker.
If a team secures victory after the first match on Sunday, an exhibition doubles match will follow the trophy presentation. In the event of a tie, a deciding doubles match played as a single set will determine the champion.
Schedule and timing
Each day will feature two sessions of play: a daytime session with two matches and an evening session with two more. On Friday and Saturday, the action starts at 1:00 p.m. local time with two singles matches, followed by the evening session beginning at 7:00 p.m., featuring another singles match and a doubles match.
Sunday’s schedule will be different, with a single session starting at 12:00 p.m., beginning with a doubles match. Three singles matches will follow, and a final doubles match will be played if a tiebreaker is necessary.
Players participating
Team Europe: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Grigor Dimitrov. Captain: Björn Borg.
Team World: Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Francisco Cerúndolo, Thanasi Kokkinakis, and Alejandro Tabilo. Captain: John McEnroe.
Venue and surface
As in previous years, the Laver Cup will change locations. After being held in Vancouver last year, the 2024 edition will take place at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, continuing the tradition of alternating between European and non-European venues.
The tournament will once again be played on an indoor hard court, with the surface expected to be medium to slow in speed. The iconic black court, synonymous with the Laver Cup, will once again take center stage.
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