On paper, the European selection looks great. Made up of Alexander Zverev (ATP 2), Carlos Alcaraz (ATP 3), Daniil Medvedev (ATP 5), Casper Ruud (ATP 9), Grigor Dimitrov (ATP 10) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (ATP 12), it seems better equipped than its counterpart. But the first mentioned is on two consecutive defeats and the delegation led by Taylor Fritz, recent finalist of the US Open, will want to succeed in the three-match.Look at this teamsaid Björn Borg at a press conference. It’s going to be a good year!”
Captain of the European team for the last time, before passing the torch to Frenchman Yannick Noah, the Swedish captain believes that his troops have “good luck” to win the trophy for the fifth time in seven editions.
“We want to fight for each other. We are here with one goal: to win the Laver Cup.“, commented Alexander Zverev, who has a record of 8 wins for 3 defeats in four participations in the Laver Cup. “It doesn’t matter who’s on the courtadds the German. As a team, we have complete confidence in this person.”
“I’m super excited”stressed Carlos Alcaraz, who will make his debut in this competition imagined by Roger Federer. Lined up this Friday evening alongside Zverev, the Spaniard will try to grab a point against the formidable American pair composed of Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe.I’ve watched it on TV a lot, but it’s obviously a different feeling when you’re in the team.”continues the current world third.
After a busy summer (victory at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, final at the Olympic Games) punctuated by an early elimination at the US Open, Alcaraz says he has recovered well.I am in good physical shape, I am mentally fit and I am ready for what comes next.”assures the 21-year-old player.
Fritz on McEnroe: “He’s a true legend”
Like Björn Borg, John McEnroe will soon be replaced by Andre Agassi.Don’t lose for my last time!”he joked in front of his players at a press conference this Thursday.
The American legend’s selection is presented at the Uber Arena in Berlin with lower-ranked players. As is often the case. We find, in order, Taylor Fritz (ATP 7), Frances Tiafoe (ATP 16), Ben Shelton (ATP 17), Alejandro Tabilo (ATP 22), Francisco Cerundolo (ATP 31) and Thanasi Kokkinakis (ATP 78).Every time we played, nine of the top ten were Europeans, so it was the team spirit that helped us get the win and stay really close. We have a great group, there is a lot of energy. We are motivated to give it our all.”
As an anecdote, it should be noted that Team Europe never lost when Alexander Zverev participated.
The full program is available on https://lavercup.com/
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