Matteo Berrettini will serve at the Laver Cup in 2021!
As the organizers of the Laver Cup announced on Friday, the newly crowned Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini will join Team Europe at this year's edition.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Jul 16, 2021, 09:27 pm
Matteo Berrettini's strong 2021 season has obviously not passed the organizers of the Laver Cup by. Only a few days after the Roman's final at Wimbledon, the prestigious show fight between the continents announced on its channels that it had secured its services for this year's edition. Berrettini will serve in Team Europe alongside Roger Federer and Dominic Thiem, who have already confirmed their start.
The Italian's commitment, she is also happy about team captain Björn Borg. "Matteo had an incredible run, not just on the grass pitches this summer, but really since the beginning of the year when he helped Italy to the ATP Cup final in Melbourne and then reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and the quarter-finals at Roland Garros" , the Swede is quoted in the broadcast.
Berrettini is looking forward to team appearance with Federer
The now world number eight is an excellent new addition to the team under the aegis of Borg, as he explained. "I have no doubt that he will enjoy the unique experience that the Laver Cup offers when he works with his year-round rivals," emphasized the eleven-time Grand Slam winner, whose son is currently making his first spurs in various international junior competitions Tennis circus deserves.
Taking care of Borg is also something special for Berrettini, as Berrettini explained: "I'm really excited to be part of the Laver Cup this year. I've heard so much in the dressing rooms from the guys who have played before, what for." a cool event that is. Playing at TD Garden, having Bjorn Borg as captain and being on the same team as one of my childhood idols, Roger Federer, will be a really special experience. "
The Laver Cup will take place from December 24th to 26th this year and will be held in the TD Garden in Boston. Probably in front of full ranks. The three previous editions of the show fight each went to Team Europe.