The Laver Cup is an international tennis event played as a part of the ATP Tour since 2019, though its inaugural tournament took place in 2017. It takes place on indoor hard courts, usually a couple of weeks after the US Open.
The international tournament is between Team World and Team Europe, comprising six players on each side with their respective captains and vice captains.
The 2023 Laver Cup will take place from September 22 to September 24 in Vancouver, Canada, at the Rogers Arena. Félix Auger-Aliassime was the first player to declare his commitment to Team World in February 2023.
The following players declared their interest in this team were Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe on April 17, 2023. Nick Kyrgios followed on April 24, then withdrew on August 11 due to an injury.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev, and Holger Rune were the first athletes confirmed for Team Europe in April 2023. However, due to injuries, Rune and Tsitsipas withdrew in September. They have been replaced by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina from Spain and Arthur Fils from France. Casper Ruud declared in June 2023 that he would be joining Team Europe as well.
Both teams made their final lineup announcements on August 23, 2023. Björn Borg, the captain of Team Europe, selected Hubert Hurkacz and Gael Monfils as his final selections, while John McEnroe, the leader of Team World, selected Tommy Paul, Francisco Cerundolo, and Ben Shelton. Also, Christopher Eubanks and Milos Raonic joined Team World as alternatives.
Has Novak Djokovic ever taken part in the Laver Cup?
Yes, Novak Djokovic took part in the 2018 and 2022 Laver Cups.
At the 2018 Laver Cup, Team Europe received 1 point on September 21, when Novak Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in a singles match, winning 6-1, 6-4. Following this, Djokovic and Roger Federer competed in a doubles match against Kevin Anderson and Jack Sock, but lost 7-6, 3-6, 6-10.
Djokovic was supposed to compete on September 23 against Nick Kyrgios of Australia in a singles match, but due to unknown reasons, he wasn't able to. However, Team Europe won the 2018 Laver Cup.
At the 2022 Laver Cup, Team Europe gained two points after Novak Djokovic defeated Frances Tiafoe in a singles match, winning 6-1, 6-3, on September 24.
Additionally, Djokovic competed in a doubles match against Alex de Minaur and Jack Sock with Matteo Berrettini. By winning 7-5, 6-2, Djokovic and Berrettini gave Team Europe two extra points.
Djokovic lost a singles match on September 25 to Félix Auger-Aliassime by a score of 3-6, 6-7 (3-7).
Novak Djokovic will not play at the 2023 Laver Cup.
FAQs
A. Yes, Djokovic participated in the 2018 and 2022 Laver Cups.
A. Djokovic contributed 1 point in singles and played in a doubles match that Team Europe lost.
A. The reason for his absence on that day is unknown, but Team Europe still won the 2018 Laver Cup.
A. Djokovic contributed four points in singles and played in a winning doubles match.
A. No, Novak Djokovic will not play in the 2023 Laver Cup.
A. The 2023 Laver Cup is scheduled from September 22 to September 24 in Vancouver, Canada, at the Rogers Arena.
