Tsitsipas, Kyrgios Set To Renew Rivalry At Laver Cup

One of the hottest new rivalries in world tennis is set to play out in Geneva, with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios confirmed for Laver Cup 2019 in September. World No. 7 Tsitsipas, one of tennis’ fastest-rising stars, will make his debut for Team Europe, while Kyrgios will make his third appearance for Team World. The pair has recently forged a friendship both on and off the court, teaming up for doubles in Washington and Cincinnati, and gave fans a taste of what could become one of the sport’s great future rivalries when they met across the net in a hard-fought semi-final in Washington. “The Laver Cup is a unique and memorable event in tennis and I can’t wait to join Team Europe in Geneva,” Tsitsipas said. “For me personally it’s like a dream come true to be part of this incredible team, with Roger and Rafa, who I’ve looked up to since I was a little kid, along with Dom, Sascha and Fabio. “In tennis we are always out on the court alone, it’s such an individual sport. It’s going to be a new experience for me to play on a team, especially this team of unbelievable champions, and it will be an honour to join all these legends at the Laver Cup.” Team Europe captain Bjorn Borg is thrilled to have the talented World No. 7 as part of what is arguably one of the best tennis teams the world has ever seen. “I am very happy to have Stefanos join Team Europe, it’s fantastic, he has been doing so well this year and has had some spectacular results,” Borg said. “It’s so important to bring in these exciting new, young players, the next generation, to our team, alongside our champions like Roger and Rafa Stefanos is a truly exciting young player and I know the fans will also love him.” As one of the most passionate players - and courtside supporters - of Team World for the past two years, Nick Kyrgios is excited about the third Laver Cup in Geneva. “I’ve always said that the Laver Cup is my favourite week of the year, and how much it means to me to get around the team and play for something bigger than just myself,” Kyrgios said. “At the Laver Cup it’s not just about me, it’s about doing everything I can to help the other guys feel comfortable, prepare for their matches and even give them some energy from the side of the court, if that’s what needs to be done. “We’ve had some heartbreaking losses over the past couple of years and it means the world to me to have the chance to get out there again with the team and try to get the win for Team World.” Team World Captain John McEnroe also has his eye on the Laver Cup trophy as he prepares for Geneva. “We all know how passionate Nick is about playing for Team World at the Laver Cup, and I’m very happy he’ll be joining us again in Geneva,” McEnroe said. “Nick’s had some fantastic results recently and he always manages to bring his best game to this event, and he absolutely does whatever he can to support the team, both on and off the court. He’s the ultimate team player. “Nick, like me and the rest of the team, is extremely motivated to get the win this year. We are not going to Geneva just to make up the numbers – we are going there to bring home that magnificent trophy.” The third edition of the Laver Cup will take place at Palexpo, Geneva, from 20-22 September 2019. Team Europe hoisted the trophy at the inaugural event in Prague in 2017 and in Chicago in 2018. TEAM EUROPE Captain: Bjorn Borg [2] Rafael Nadal [3] Roger Federer [4] Dominic Thiem [6] Alexander Zverev [7] Stefanos Tsitsipas [10] Fabio Fognini TEAM WORLD Captain: John McEnroe [14] Kevin Anderson [16] John Isner [20] Milos Raonic [27] Nick Kyrgios [34] Denis Shapovalov Final player to be named.readfullarticle

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