Everything You Need to Know About the Laver Cup
It’s Laver Cup season again, and fans are eager to see some of the best players in the world play as a team. But what is the Laver Cup? Who owns it? Who Gets Invited to the Laver Cup? In this article, we will answer all your queries and help you have a better understanding of this great tournament.
What is the Laver Cup
The Laver Cup is an international men’s team tennis tournament that pits Team Europe against Team World. The tournament, which started in 2017, is named after the legendary Australian tennis player Rod Laver.
The Laver Cup was created to be the tennis equivalent of golf’s iconic Ryder Cup, pitting Europe against America. The location of the event varies between cities in Europe and the rest of the world, usually taking place two weeks following the US Open.
Which is the Most Successful Team in Laver Cup History?
It should come as no surprise that Team Europe has been the most successful team in the Laver Cup, winning four out of the six editions held so far (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021). When you have Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal playing for you, it's hard not to win. But having said that, Team World broke Europe’s streak by winning the 2022 edition and successfully defended their title in the 2023 edition.
Laver Cup Records and Stats
- Total Editions: 6 (as of 2023)
- Team Europe Wins: 4 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)
- Team World Wins: 2 (2022, 2023)
- Countries represented: 23
- Players Competed: 49
Who owns Laver Cup?
The Laver Cup is owned by TEAM8, a management company of the great Roger Federer, in partnership with Brazilian billionaire businessman Jorge Paulo Lemann and Tennis Australia.
Who Gets Invited to the Laver Cup?
Playing in the Laver Cup is truly an honor, and not many players have the chance to do so. Each team in the Laver Cup has six players. Three players automatically qualify based on their ATP singles ranking on Monday after the French Open, which is usually held in June. By the beginning of the US Open in August, the remaining three are revealed as "captain's picks." Each team is led by a tennis legend, such as Bjorn Borg for Team Europe and John McEnroe for Team World.
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