Making Cup

After three years of famine, the Team Europe has returned to success in Making Cupthanks to a huge Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard won the decisive match against Taylor Fritz and brought 8 points out of 13 to his team, a record since the start of the competition. In his end-of-match speech, the winner of Roland-Garros and Wimbledon responded to those who nickname him ‘Fed 05’referring to the incredible level ofAlcaraz in 2024, allowing it to be compared to the 2005 season of Roger FedererThe Swiss listened carefully from the stands.

Video – Carlos Alcaraz before the launch of the Laver Cup

“I hope to reach Federer’s level… but it will be impossible”

“I’m too far from that level” answered Carlos Alcaraz. Former glory of German tennis, Andrea Petkovic I informed “Carlitos” that the Team World nicknamed the Spaniard ‘Fed 05’ in reference to Roger Federerco-founder of this Laver Cup. “I hope to reach him one day. But it will be impossible. They have to change my name because Fed 05 will always be for him.” In the stands, Federer had a smile from ear to ear, and contradicted the Iberian player with a header.

“We are really, really happy with everything.”

Carlos Alcaraz made the most of his opportunity to win the Laver Cup for Team Europe.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/SE87ZnD9dj

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 22, 2024

“Zverev gave me the opportunity to go and get this Laver Cup”

“We came here with the goal of lifting this cup. I am very happy and we all are.” shared Alcaraz at the microphone of Petkovic. “Everyone did a great job during these three days. We almost lost. But Sacha (Zverev) came back and gave me the opportunity to go get this Laver Cup. I didn’t really watch his match except the first set, where I was there to encourage him. There are a lot of nerves so it’s difficult. I came back for the last game of the second set before going to warm up. I didn’t know if I was going to play or not… In the end, very happy that Zverev won.”

.@carlosalcaraz gets his hand on the Laver Cup for the first time.#LaverCup pic.twitter.com/4ulJX1OKfJ

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 22, 2024

A Berlinwhere the Making Cup This weekend, the team captains Europe, Bjorn Borgand the world team, John McEnroe received a visit from the founding father of the event. Roger Federer had also ended his career in this same competition, which is half an exhibition, two years ago. The Swiss will experience his second edition as a retiree, having participated in the first four meetings.

Video – Roger Federer, welcomed in triumph in Berlin!

An unbalanced poster on paper

For the seventh clash between the old continent and the rest of the world, the organizers were perhaps hoping to offer some memorable scenes with the last matches of Rafael Nadal. With the Spaniard having withdrawn, the Swiss had to come and comfort the disappointed fans. On the court side, Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, Grigor Dimitrov, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev et Stefanos Tsitsipas will take care of defending the chances of the European team. The rest of the world will oppose them with a less extensive selection, but which includes some interesting names between Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Francisco Cerundolo, Thanasi Kokkinakis et Alexander Tabilo.

The Making Cup returns this weekend to Berlinbetween Friday and Sunday. The “baby” of Roger Federer features a nice cast, especially in the Team Europe. This seventh edition will not have any French, unlike 2023 where two French were in the running: Gaël Monfils and Arthur Fils. As a reminder, throughout this weekend, the Team Europe, the Bjorn Borg, and the Team World, de John McEnroe, will face each other. On Friday and Saturday, the day session will start at 1 p.m. and the evening session at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the last matches will take place from 12 p.m.

Video – Tsitsipas tried his hand at football before the Laver Cup

Who will participate in the Laver Cup 2024?

Team Europe was counting on Rafael Nadal. Finally, the Bull of Manacor preferred to withdraw. Grigor Dimitrov will replace the Spaniard. The world number 10 will accompany Alexander Zverev (2e), Carlos Alcaraz (3e), Daniil Medvedev (5e), Casper Ruud (9th) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (12th). A shock team that will be difficult to beat. Alexander Tabilo, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul et Alex De Minaur will try to defy the odds and make Team World win.

A statement from @RafaelNadal regarding Laver Cup Berlin 2024: “I’m really disappointed to share that I won’t be able to compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin next week.

This is a team competition and to really support Team Europe, I need to do what’s best for them and at this… pic.twitter.com/Y9i0T61kbA

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 12, 2024

Format reminder

Singles and doubles are played to the best of three sets. In the event of tied sets, the third set is a 10-point super tie-break. Each player plays at least one singles match during the first two days. No player may play singles more than twice during the three days. At least four of the six players must play doubles. No doubles combination is played more than once, except for the deciding match on Day 3, if the points are 12-12. The winning team must reach 13 points. In the event of a tie after the 12 matches, a final doubles match in overtime is played. In the event that only one match is required on Sunday, an exhibition match is played after the trophy ceremony. Each match win is worth one point on Friday, two points on Saturday and three points on Sunday.

Renowned commentator and 22-time Grand Slam doubles champion @toddwoodbridge previews all the action to come ahead of Laver Cup Berlin 2024: pic.twitter.com/KQ2tHHUoiv

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 11, 2024

The Laver Cup 2024 program

• 13h00, Match 1 (simple)
• f/b Match 2 (simple)

• 19h, Match 3 (simple)
• f/b Match 4 (double)

• 13h00, Match 5 (simple)
• f/b Match 6 (simple)

• 19h, Match 7 (simple)
• f/b Match 8 (double)

• 12h, Match 9 (double)
• f/b Match 10 (singles), Match 11 (singles), Match 12 (singles) and a Decider, Match 13 (doubles) if points are equal.