Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz to make his debut for Workforce Europe at subsequent yr’s Laver Cup, scheduled to be held in Berlin from September 20 to 22, 2024.
The reigning Wimbledon champion, Alcaraz was the primary participant to be named on captain Bjorn Borg’s Workforce Europe.
“I’m tremendous excited to have Carlos be part of Workforce Europe in Berlin,” mentioned Borg, who has made an early begin to assembling his six-man group in a bid to win again the Laver Cup in its seventh yr.
Workforce Europe, who have been champions on the first 4 editions of the Laver Cup, suffered consecutive losses to Workforce World in London in 2022 after which in Vancouver this yr.
“I’m leaving no stone unturned for 2024,” mentioned Borg. “The objective is to win and having Carlos decide to Workforce Europe’s trigger is an exciting begin to what I anticipate will probably be an distinctive roster.”
Alcaraz mentioned he has loved watching the Laver Cup and is happy to be making his debut with Workforce Europe.
“I recognize Captain Borg’s confidence in me, and I look ahead to teaming up with my rivals in each singles and doubles in Berlin,” he mentioned. “It means so much to symbolize Workforce Europe at Laver Cup, it is a nice honour.”
“I’ll do no matter is requested of me to win again the Cup for Workforce Europe. I can’t wait to listen to who will probably be becoming a member of me on the group subsequent September.”
At 20, Alcaraz has gained 12 ATP Tour singles titles together with two majors and 4 ATP Masters 1000 crowns.
He moved up the ATP rankings to the primary spot on the age of 19 in September 2022, changing into the primary teenager to carry the highest rank. He’s at the moment ranked second, behind Novak Djokovic.
The three-day competitors will see rivals turn into teammates as six of the highest males’s tennis gamers from Europe face off towards six of their counterparts from the remainder of the world.