SEPT 25 - 27, 2026 | LONDON
We present Laver Cup London 2026 in the words of those who made it all happen. A quotebook.
1 | “I hope to give them a North Star to shoot towards. I want them to think about how they can be more themselves as they head out towards their dreams.” — Andre Agassi
The ever-sagacious Team World Captain discussing his coaching outlook, a philosophy that’s been nothing but embraced by his players.
2 | “I played such a small part in the big scheme of things in tennis. Tennis is always the winner, the biggest of all. But that I maybe played a small role in it is kind of cool for me. Hopefully, I made people dream and believe that they could do it themselves, or just let them forget about everyday worries.” — Roger Federer
The 20-time major singles champion reflected on his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
3 | “I’m a perfectionist. I want the results to come, but at the same time, I have to be aware and have some perspective of how far I’ve come in the last year. I’m in a position where I can compete against the best players in the world. I’m very grateful, very thankful.” — Rafael Jodar
The 20-year-old Spanish sensation, who jumped 292 spots in the PIF ATP Rankings to a career-high No. 14 in one year, was called upon on Day 1 in London. The Laver Cup rookie defeated Team World’s Alexander Bublik, 6-2, 6-3.
4 | “Andre’s energy on the court is amazing. It’s unmatched anywhere.” — Patrick Rafter
The former world No. 1 and two-time US Open champion weighs in on Team World captain Andre Agassi.
5 | “My job is very easy. Basically, I’m sitting in probably the best seat in the whole stadium, looking at champions playing. Sometimes they come to me. I believe that if I make them feel comfortable, slightly happy, they will play well, because they don’t need me to play well.” — Yannick Noah
The laid-back second-year captain on his mentoring approach on the Team Europe bench.
6 | “It felt like he was pushing water uphill, because [Francisco] Cerundolo was so impressive. But once he got into the 10-point tiebreak, anything can happen. I think it emphasizes that it’s not always about how you start, it’s how you finish.” — Tim Henman
Team Europe vice-captain Tim Henman after Casper Ruud opened Laver Cup 2026 with a 6-7(4), 6-4, 10-8 comeback against Team World’s Francisco Cerundolo at The O2.
7 | “We complete each other.” — Jakub Mensik
The deep-voiced Czech channeled “Jerry Maguire” in discussing the on-court chemistry between himself and Team Europe doubles partner Carlos Alcaraz. Together, they defeated the Team World tandem of Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik on Day 1, 6-4, 6-4.
8 | “Being able to win and celebrate with other people, it’s not something that you get to do in tennis. If you win, you’re just kind of with yourself, your coach. At Laver Cup, when you win, that feeling is just so incredible, because you can celebrate with all these other guys. That’s what makes it really special.” — Taylor Fritz
Making his sixth Laver Cup appearance, the Californian has been part of all three Team World wins.
9 | “My parents started me playing tennis. They never really forced it on me. It wasn’t like I had to play tennis or I wasn’t going to eat dinner.” — Learner Tien
The Laver Cup rookie on his parents, Khuong and Huyen, who arrived in the U.S as refugees in the wake of the Vietnam War, and later introduced their children to the sport on the community courts of Irvine, Calif.
10 | “The Laver Cup is a different type of event. The results that happen here sometimes don’t happen on the normal tour. Here, all of a sudden, people come alive and play their best tennis.” — Alexander Zverev
For the fourth time in his career, the longest tenured Laver Cupper sealed the first-to-13 showdown with a 7-6(3), 6-3 win over Team World’s Tien.
