Laver Cup: Isner and de Minaur complete Team World
With the nomination of John Isner and Alex de Minaur, the last free places at the Laver Cup are filled.
by Florian Goosmann
last edit: Aug 25, 2022, 12:08 pm
Isner and de Minaur follow Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Diego Schwartzman and Jack Sock - together the first victory for Team World in the Laver Cup should be here.
"This is a very experienced and competitive team," said team boss McEnroe . "Isner brings a wealth of experience and a track record of singles and doubles success at the Laver Cup. He is a consummate professional and a leader on the pitch."
Of the Australian, "Big Mac" said: "Alex is a great fighter and it's exciting to have him on the team. He will feel comfortable in this environment and has earned his place with his game!"
Team Europe with the Big Four at the start
It will always be difficult with a triumph over Team Europe: Because here for the first time the "Big Four" are at the start together, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray - he is nominated for the first time for the Laver Cup anyway. They are joined by Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud.
Team Europe had won all four previous encounters. The Laver Cup takes place from 23rd to 25th September 2022 at the o2 arena in London.
Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer's comeback?
The upcoming edition is particularly important because co-initiator Roger Federer is planning his comeback here.
It is not yet known whether he will only play in doubles or also in singles.