Inspired by golf’s Ryder Cup, the Laver Cup is an unmatched team tennis competition that honors the sport’s past and showcases today’s stars while helping grow the game for the future.
Born out of Roger Federer's idea to create an event to honor Rod Laver and his contemporaries who built the foundation of professional Open-era tennis, the Laver Cup brings generations of players and fans together to celebrate the sport’s rich history.
To deliver a high-stakes team tennis competition unlike any other, the Laver Cup pits six of the best men’s tennis players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the world over three days. The tournament promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, camaraderie and mutual respect among competitors who are rivals on the court the rest of the year.
To grow tennis globally, the Laver Cup showcases today’s greatest players in new ways, inspiring future generations and strengthening local communities through annual legacy initiatives in host cities.
To introduce new ways for tennis to be experienced, the Laver Cup brings the game into world‑class arenas with a bold, fast paced, team‑driven format, a distinctive black court and a premium in‑arena atmosphere. Together with immersive fan moments and broadcast innovations, the Laver Cup delivers a modern, high‑energy tennis competition for fans - both in the arena and watching from around the world.

Since 2017 the Laver Cup has made significant contributions to the sport, the communities it visits, and the wider commercial tennis landscape.
The Laver Cup has made a profound financial and structural contribution to the game of tennis, notably through its integration with the ATP Tour and its commitment to the sport’s professional ecosystem:
The Laver Cup has transformed the experience for tennis fans by delivering a high-octane spectacle that has entertained nearly one million fans on-site to date. This global appeal is matched by a broad digital footprint and global broadcast audience:
The Laver Cup serves as a catalyst for growth in host city tennis communities, leaving a tangible economic and social impact through its various activities and community legacy projects.