Laver Cup: Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev and Fabio Fognini strengthen Team Europe
Dominic Thiem , Alexander Zverev and Fabio Fognini strengthen Team Europe for the third edition of the Laver Cup. This means that the home team only has one place left for the event taking place in Geneva.
by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Jul 24, 2019, 09:54 am
Dominic Thiem will appear for Björn Borg's men for the second time. The Lichtenwörther also made its debut at the premiere in Prague in 2017 and was able to contribute a part to the victory of its team by defeating John Isner. Last year, the 25-year-old decided to compete in the ATP 250 tournament in St. Petersburg.
"Being part of the team in Prague has been an incredible experience. It is unique to be with the players in a team that you normally fight on the other side of the net. I am really looking forward to experiencing Laver again To make a cup ", Thiem looks forward to the third edition with great anticipation.
Zverev: "One of the funniest week"
Alexander Zverev will also be in Geneva. The German won the decisive three points for his team in Chicago in 2018 and will be at the start for the third time overall. "The Laver Cup week is one of the funniest of my year. I can't wait to get together and defend the title," said the German.
With Fabio Fognini there will also be a debutant in Team Europe. The Italian particularly likes the idea of a team competition: "Playing as a team member is special in tennis. We are used to having a" one-on-one fight "in every match."
In addition to Thiem, Fognini and Zverev, the home team will also host Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. So there is only one place left in Team Europe. Captain John McEnroe has yet to announce any names for Team World. The Laver Cup will take place from September 20th to 22nd - again with Team Europe as the favorite.