Laver Cup 2022: New-look Team Europe Seeks Sixth Title; Alcaraz Headlines Roster
— The Laver Cup, the highly anticipated team tournament featuring Europe versus the Rest of the World, returns this week in London. Team Europe is eager to defend its title, boasting a revamped lineup with eight of the top 15 ranked players, including **Carlos Alcaraz**, the tournament’s youngest player ever.
Meet Team Europe
- Carlos Alcaraz: At just 19 years old, Alcaraz is the youngest player ever to compete in the Laver Cup. He’s currently ranked No. 4 in the world.
- Rafael Nadal: The 22-time Grand Slam champion is playing in his sixth Laver Cup, captaining Team Europe for the first time.
- Novak Djokovic: The 21-time Grand Slam champion is excused from the tournament due to his unvaccinated status, but he sends his support to the team, saying, “I wish the team well and I hope they defend the title.”
- Roger Federer: The 20-time Grand Slam champion is retired but serves as an Advisory Board member and a past Laver Cup champion.
Fun on the Golf Course
Team Europe members Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, and Alexander Zverev hit the greens with Federer ahead of the tournament. “It was great to spend time together off the court. It brought us closer as a team,” Alcaraz said.
I’m excited to be part of this team. The atmosphere is awesome and I can’t wait to play.Carlos Alcaraz, Team Europe
How to Watch
Tune into the Laver Cup 2022 on ESPN+ or Rolling Stone for live streaming without cable.
Did you know?
- Laver Cup showcases a unique scoring system, with every match worth one point on Friday, two points on Saturday, and three points on Sunday.
- The tournament is named after Australian legend **Rod Laver**, winner of a record 11 Grand Slam singles titles.
Final score: Team Europe defeated Team World 14-1 in the 2021 Laver Cup. They’ll look to maintain their dominance in the sixth edition of the biennial event.