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News18
25-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Novak Djokovic Makes Big Reveal About Rafael Nadal's Farewell Event At Roland Garros
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has revealed that Roger Federer and Andy Murray will join him for a very emotional reunion at Rafael Nadal's French Open tribute, as Roland Garros gears up to pay a heartfelt tribute to the 14-time champion, who retired last year. The last time the Big 4 of modern tennis were together was the 2022 Laver Cup, when Federer bid a very emotional goodbye to the sport, moving his biggest rival Nadal to tears as well.
United News of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
London to host 2026 Laver Cup
London, May 22 (UNI) The Laver Cup, the annual men's team tennis tournament between Team Europe and Team World, will return to London in 2026, organizers announced on Wednesday. Named in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the Laver Cup features six players from Europe competing against six counterparts from the rest of the world in a three-day team competition. The inaugural edition was held in Prague in 2017, and the event notably hosted Swiss legend Roger Federer's final match in London in 2022. "My final match in 2022 was filled with emotion and unforgettable memories -- being surrounded by my teammates who were also my greatest rivals -- it was everything I could have hoped for," said the 20-time Grand Slam champion and Laver Cup co-founder. "I'm really looking forward to returning to such a meaningful place, this time as a fan, and experiencing the incredible Laver Cup atmosphere once again." This year's Laver Cup will take place in San Francisco from September 19-21. So far, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune have been named to Team Europe, while Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton and Joao Fonseca have joined the lineup for Team World. UNI XINHUA GNK
France 24
21-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
London to host Laver Cup in 2026
The event previously took place in the English capital in 2022 in what was Roger Federer's final outing before retirement. The 2026 version will take place from September 25-27. "My final match in 2022 was filled with emotion and unforgettable memories – being surrounded by my team-mates who were also my greatest rivals – it was everything I could have hoped for," said 20-time Grand Slam champion and Laver Cup co-founder Federer. "I'm really looking forward to returning to such a meaningful place, this time as a fan, and experiencing the incredible Laver Cup atmosphere once again." Named in honour of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the competition pits two teams of six off in a series of singles and doubles matches across three days of competition. This year's event will take place in San Francisco from September 19-21.
NBC Sports
21-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Laver Cup returning to London for first time since Roger Federer headed into retirement
LONDON — The Laver Cup will return to London for next year's edition. The tennis event between six players from Europe against six from the rest of the world will take place at The O2 arena from Sept. 25-27 in its ninth edition. The last one in the British capital came in 2022 and saw 20-time grand slam champion Roger Federer bring an end to his career. Team Europe leads 5-2 heading into this year's edition of the Laver Cup held at Chase Center in San Francisco from Sept. 19-21.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Laver Cup 2026 to be hosted at London's O2 Arena
The 2026 men's Laver Cup tennis tournament between Team Europe and Team World will be held at London's O2 Arena from September 25-27, organisers said on Wednesday. The O2 Arena also held the event's fifth edition in 2022. This year's eighth tournament is set to take place in San Francisco from September 19-21. ALSO READ: 'Not in need of a coach', says Djokovic ahead of French Open 'The response from London – from fans, partners and players – was truly overwhelming,' Laver Cup chairman Tony Godsick said in a statement. 'The appetite to see Laver Cup return was impossible to ignore.' The tournament, named after Australian great Rod Laver, pits six top players from Europe and the rest of the world against each other in singles and doubles matches. Defending champion Team Europe has won five of the seven editions so far. Related Topics Laver Cup
