SEPT 19 - 21, 2025 | SAN FRANCISCO
After a thrilling debut in Berlin, where he experienced the unique excitement of the team-based Laver Cup, Carlos Alcaraz is ready to bring his energy and intensity back to Team Europe in 2025. “I loved it,” said the four-time Grand Slam singles champion.
“I loved the energy, I love the environment, I love the atmosphere of the Laver Cup and I wanted to be part of it again.”
Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm with his explosive game and youthful exuberance, and he is eager to help Team Europe claim a sixth Laver Cup title in San Francisco, this time guided by Captain Yannick Noah, who takes over from Bjorn Borg for the 2025 edition.
Alcaraz’s approach to competing in his first Laver Cup this year alongside some of his greatest tennis rivals was no different to contesting any tournament. Winning is the goal. “It meant a lot to me,” he said. “I put everything on the court playing three days in a row, two matches on Sunday.”
Alcaraz settled into the competition on Friday, partnering with Alexander Zverev in doubles for the first time against formidable Team World opponents Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. “I thought we could get the win, but we faced a really solid doubles,” he reflected.
The 22-year-old Spanish phenom returned with renewed intensity on Day 2 against Shelton, focused on returning the American’s explosive serve and outlasting him in long, baseline rallies. His win was the only point Team Europe managed to secure on Saturday, but it reinvigorated the squad and lifted spirits heading into the final day.
Facing Shelton and Frances Tiafoe in a crucial doubles match on Sunday, Alcaraz and Casper Ruud rose to the occasion, surprising their opponents with an aggressive and well-coordinated performance that rekindled Team Europe’s hopes. From the sidelines, Alcaraz saw Zverev engage in a tense, hard-fought battle with Tiafoe, keeping Team Europe in contention. The pressure was mounting, but Alcaraz embraced it, ready to step up in a winner-takes-all showdown with Fritz in the final singles.
“I had to get my job done,” he said. “It is not the time to lose the match for me. Seeing what Sasha did, if I lost the last match, I would feel like I let all the people down. So, I had to give everything.”
His determination paid off as he saved his best tennis for last, responding to Fritz’s powerful serves and groundstrokes with masterful shot placement and unwavering focus. Alcaraz’s performance left even the Team World bench in awe. “I couldn’t miss. I was feeling the ball unbelievable.”
The win secured the Laver Cup for Team Europe and an ecstatic Alcaraz had the privilege of lifting the trophy with his teammates, a moment he described as “one of the most special” of his career.
“Winning the last match, the last point for Team Europe, it was a great achievement for me,” he said. “I feel in some way it helped me a lot mentally to be fresh for what is next.”
As he looks ahead to the 2025 edition in San Francisco, Alcaraz is preparing himself for a different Laver Cup challenge. Team World will be looking to reclaim the title on home turf, and Alcaraz is acutely aware of the challenge that lies ahead and the prospect of possibly playing Fritz again. “I’m super excited to face him again and see what it is like with the crowd supporting him,” said Alcaraz. “Taylor is a really solid player for Team World.”
Alcaraz is also thrilled at the prospect of visiting San Francisco for the first time and playing at Chase Center, home of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors under incoming Team Europe Captain Noah. “I’m super happy to play in front of him,” said Alcaraz. “A legend from our sport.”
Returning to the Laver Cup is about more than chasing another title for Alcaraz. It’s about the camaraderie, the team spirit, and the unique thrill of representing Team Europe. As he heads to San Francisco, ‘Carlitos’ is eager to channel that spirit and bring home another victory with his teammates.
