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10 Best Quotes of Laver Cup Berlin 2024

Laver Cup 2024 – Day 2

Team Europe and Team World descended on Germany’s capital in September for the seventh edition of Laver Cup. From moments of intense competition to light-hearted banter, the event delivered plenty of unforgettable lines.

Captain Bjorn Borg was filled with optimism ahead of his seventh campaign with Team Europe
Captain Bjorn Borg was filled with optimism ahead of his seventh campaign with Team Europe.

Look at this team. I don’t think we’re gonna lose this year. This is going to be one of the good years. – Bjorn Borg

Team Europe’s Grigor Dimitrov fought past Alejandro Tabilo in a Friday night classic to give his team a 2-1 lead.
Team Europe’s Grigor Dimitrov fought past Alejandro Tabilo in a Friday night classic to give his team a 2-1 lead.

Every time I’m in that team environment, I think I light up even more. – Grigor Dimitrov

Team World captain John McEnroe summed up his deep connection with the Laver Cup as he prepared for a final campaign.
Team World captain John McEnroe summed up his deep connection with the Laver Cup as he prepared for a final campaign.

Rod Laver was my idol. To be able to look on the other side and see my greatest rival and great friend, Bjorn Borg, and have my brother as my right-hand man, it’s pretty hard to top that. – John McEnroe

Returning for a fourth appearance with Team Europe, Stefanos Tsitsipas explained the importance of Laver Cup to his career.
Returning for a fourth appearance with Team Europe, Stefanos Tsitsipas explained the importance of Laver Cup to his development.

I actually feel bigger excitement for a competition like Laver Cup than some other tournaments during the year. It brings the best out of me. – Stefanos Tsitsipas

Team World’s Frances Tiafoe after beating Daniil Medvedev in singles on Day 2.
Team World’s Frances Tiafoe after beating Daniil Medvedev in singles on Day 2.

I felt like I was Roger Federer, honestly. – Frances Tiafoe

After losing a doubles match on Saturday night, Carlos Ruud was selected to partner with Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.
After losing a doubles match on Saturday night, Carlos Ruud was selected to partner with Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.

I went to bed knowing Carlos had said he’d like to play doubles with me. I don’t know why, but I’m glad he did. He’s such a great guy, and he brought out the best in me. – Casper Ruud

Team World’s Ben Shelton competed in three doubles matches in Berlin and two singles, dropping only one match (to Alcaraz).
Team World’s Ben Shelton competed in three doubles matches in Berlin and two singles, dropping only one match (to Alcaraz).

I think it’s cool when you get to play for something bigger than yourself, that’s one of the reasons I went to play in college and one of the reasons I love this event, it’s one that’s always marked on my calendar. – Ben Shelton

Team Europe’s newest player, Carlos Alcaraz, found supporting his teammates almost harder than winning points for them.
Team Europe’s newest player, Carlos Alcaraz, found supporting his teammates almost harder than winning points for them.

It’s really difficult to watch the matches from outside. A lot of nerves, killing us. – Carlos Alcaraz

Veteran Team Europe campaign Alexander Zverev relished the opportunity to team with Alcaraz.
Veteran Team Europe campaign Alexander Zverev relished the opportunity to team with Alcaraz.

It’s a privilege to share the court with a legend in our sport already. He’s only going to grow from now on. – Alexander Zverev

Laver Cup founder Roger Federer extended an open invitation to outgoing captains Borg and McEnroe.
Laver Cup founder Roger Federer extended an open invitation to outgoing captains Borg and McEnroe.

I hope John and Bjorn will always come back as friends of the Laver Cup and as inaugural captains, and they should always be celebrated because they’re legends of our sport. – Roger Federer 

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