Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer lead Europe in inaugural Laver Cup against Team World
September 22, 2017 10:33 am
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will set aside their long-time rivalry when they play for Europe against the rest of the world in the inaugural Laver Cup tournament which starts on Friday.
Team Europe, featuring the world’s top two players, are overwhelming favourites to win the three-day tournament, which is named after Australian great Rod Laver, with a squad boasting a combined 36 Grand Slam titles against none for Team World.
The teams are captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, whose own rivalry starting in the 1970s featured a contrast in temperament and style that made their matches the kind of must-watch events that Laver Cup organisers hope to showcase.
Team Europe
Rafael Nadal (Spain), Roger Federer (Switzerland), Alexander Zverev (Germany), Marin Cilic (Croatia), Dominic Thiem (Austria), Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic)
Team World
Sam Querrey, Jack Sock, John Isner, Frances Tiafoe (all USA), Nick Krygios (Australia), Denis Shapovalov (Canada)
-Eurosport
