Reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will represent Team Europe at the 7th edition of the Laver Cup in Berlin in 2024.
The 20-year-old Spaniard, who also won the US Open in 2022, will make his debut for Team Europe at the Mercedes-Benz Arena from September 20–22, 2024.
Team Europe captain Bjorn Borg, who has begun early preparations for his six-man team for the contest, revealed that he was “super excited” to name the two-time Grand Slam winner as the first player in his team.
“I am super excited to have Carlos join Team Europe in Berlin,” former world No. 1 Borg said. “I’m leaving no stone unturned for 2024.
“The goal is to win and having Carlos commit to Team Europe’s cause is a thrilling start to what I anticipate will be an exceptional roster.”
Ready to take back the @LaverCup title with Team Europe! ???????? https://t.co/kRy6fUI6s6
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) November 8, 2023
Alcaraz, the current world No. 2 said he has enjoyed watching the Laver Cup and is excited to be making his debut with Team Europe next year.
“I appreciate Captain Borg’s confidence in me, and I look forward to teaming up with my rivals in both singles and doubles in Berlin,” he said. “It means a lot to represent Team Europe at Laver Cup, this is a great honor.”
“I will do whatever is asked of me to win back the Cup for Team Europe. I can’t wait to hear who will be joining me on the team next September.”
Team Europe will be looking to return to winning ways in the Laver Cup, having previously won the first four editions. They have lost to Team World in the last two: in London in 2022 and in Vancouver in September 2023.
