SEPT 19 - 21, 2025 | SAN FRANCISCO
Just days after Carlos Alcaraz lifted the Coupe des Mousquetaires in a final for the ages at Roland-Garros, the ATP Tour shifted from the slow grind of clay to the rapid pace of grass.
Alcaraz, fresh off his second French Open title and fifth major overall, headlines the field making the transition from terre battue to turf. His five-set thriller against Jannik Sinner in Paris was hailed as one of the greatest finals in Paris history, a contest where he fought off three championship points. But the 22-year-old Spaniard roared back and is now eyeing a third consecutive Wimbledon crown, having won both the 2023 and 2024 finals.
This September, Alcaraz will join Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune in representing Team Europe at the Laver Cup, held at Chase Center in San Francisco from September 19–21, under the leadership of new Captain Yannick Noah.
Adapting to Grass: Not Just a Surface Change
Switching to grass is no small feat. The ball skids, the footing changes, and timing becomes paramount. But many of the Laver Cup 2025 players are proven performers on the green.
Taylor Fritz kicked off his grass-court season by capturing his first title of the season at Stuttgart, and his ninth overall, defeating Team Europe rival Zverev and writing a victory statement on the television camera lens, “I’m back.”
Fritz, who has played a key role in both of Team World’s two Laver Cup championships (2022, 2023), extended his head-to-head against Zverev 8-5. “Please stay away from me,” joked Zverev at the closing ceremony. “Don’t come to Germany anymore,” he quipped, alluding to their last Laver Cup battle in Berlin 2024, which the American won in straight sets.
Alcaraz opened his grass-court season at the ATP 500 at Queen’s Club this week, joined by his Laver Cup 2025 teammate Rune. Zverev opted to continue his Wimbledon preparation in Halle, where Team World’s latest addition, Brazilian João Fonseca, was awarded a wildcard.
Crunch Time Before The Championships
With Wimbledon beginning on June 30, players have little time to adjust. That makes the ATP 250 tournaments in Mallorca and Eastbourne (June 22–28) even more critical. Eastbourne holds special meaning for Fritz, who returns as the defending champion – and a three-time winner (2024, 2022, 2019). His pedigree on grass is undeniable, having reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2024 and 2022.
Team World’s Ben Shelton, 22, became the fourth-youngest American man to reach the fourth round at all four majors in Paris, joining the elite company of Pete Sampras, Jim Courier and Aaron Krickstein. Now ranked a career-high No.10, he pushed Alcaraz to four sets in the fourth round at Roland-Garros and is now poised for another deep run on grass, where he reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2024.
From the storied lawns of London to the high-stakes team battles in San Francisco, the second half of the season promises a rich blend of tradition and innovation. For the stars of Laver Cup 2025, the grass may prove just as fertile as the clay.
Watching keenly are new Captains Yannick Noah (Team Europe) and Andre Agassi (Team World), who will determine their final six-man line-ups before the start of the US Open. Captains play a pivotal role in leading their teams, from player selection and match preparation to on-court coaching, strategy, and fostering team spirit. The Laver Cup may unfold over one unforgettable weekend in September, but for Noah and Agassi, the mission to build a winning team is already well underway.
TOP WIMBLEDON PERFORMANCES OF LAVER CUP 2025 PLAYERS
Team Europe 2025
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