THE WAIT IS OFFICIALLY OVER!
With the final roster spots officially filled, the stage is set for the 9th edition of the Laver Cup, taking place September 25–27, 2026, at The O2 Arena in London.
This year’s clash features an irresistible mix of Grand Slam champions, explosive young talent, and legendary leadership on the benches.
With Team World riding momentum from their championship run in San Francisco last year, Team Europe is eager to reclaim the trophy on European soil.
Below is everything you need to know about this year’s star-studded lineups, along with key facts and tournament records every player and tennis fan should know!
BOTH TEAM CAPTAINS – ANDRE AGASSI (TEAM WORLD) AND YANNICK NOAH (TEAM EUROPE)
HAVE ASSEMBLED DYNAMIC SIX-PLAYER SQUADS.
| TEAM WORLD: | TEAM EUROPE: |
|---|---|
| Captain: 🇺🇸 Andre Agassi | Captain: 🇫🇷 Yannick Noah |
| Vice-Captain: 🇦🇺 Pat Rafter | Vice-Captain: 🇬🇧 Tim Henman |
| 🇺🇸 Taylor Fritz | 🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz |
| 🇺🇸 Ben Shelton | 🇩🇪 Alexander Zverev |
| 🇦🇺 Alex de Minaur | 🇮🇹 Flavio Cobolli |
| 🇰🇿 Alexander Bublik | 🇳🇴 Casper Ruud |
| 🇺🇸 Learner Tien (Debut) | 🇨🇿 Jakub Menšík |
| 🇺🇸 Tommy Paul | 🇪🇸 Rafael Jódar (Debut) |
KEY FACTS & RECORDS TO KNOW
- The Overall Head-to-Head: Team Europe currently leads the overall series 5–3. However, Team World has captured victory in 3 of the last 4 editions (2022, 2023, 2025).
- The Return to London: The O2 Arena famously hosted the 2022 Laver Cup, which marked the historic final match of Roger Federer’s legendary career.
- Next-Gen Power: Keep an eye on 20-year-old American sensation Learner Tien and Spanish prodigy Rafael Jódar, both making their Laver Cup debuts after remarkable breakthrough seasons.
THE LAVER CUP IS A MASTERCLASS IN MODERN TENNIS STRATEGY, INTENSITY, AND CAMARADERIE.
- Bench Energy Matters: Notice how top professionals support each other, offering advice during changeovers. Tennis can be an individual sport, but team spirit elevates performance.
- Pressure Management: With point values doubling on Saturday and tripling on Sunday, players must stay mentally resilient as match stakes rise.
- The first team to reach 13 points wins the cup!