From black court, to black tie for the Laver Cup opening night gala
Published on September 24, 2026
Laver Cup teammates swapped their blue and red tennis kit for black ties and tuxedoes at the Opening Night Gala on Thursday night, mingling with a glittering line up of guests, from John McEnroe and Roger Federer, to Andy Roddick and Rod Laver.
Team Europe line up at the Opening Night Gala
Looking sharp, Spanish sensation Rafael Jodar.
Team Europe captain Yannick Noah and his partner, Malika.
Carlos Alcaraz at the Opening Night Gala.
Dashing captains, Yannick Noah and Tim Henman.
Newcomers to Laver Cup, Learner Tien, Brandon Nakashima and Ignacio Buse.
Question time for Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik.
Legend Rod Laver and loved ones at the Opening Night Gala.
Team Europe line up at the Opening Night Gala.
Team World hit the spotlight at the Opening Night Gala.
Team World alternate Ignacio Buse cuts a striking pose at the Opening Night Gala.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Jodar share a laugh.
Team World captains Andre Agassi and Patrick Rafter.
