By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday Might 22, 2024
One other American legend is taking on John McEnroe’s captaincy at Laver Cup.
Former World No.1 and eight-time Grand Slam Champion Andre Agassi has been named as the brand new Laver Cup Group World Captain and can start his time period with Laver Cup 2025 in San Francisco.
Agassi takes over for McEnroe, who has captained Group World because the inaugural Laver Cup in Prague in 2017. McEnroe will nonetheless have the helm this 12 months as he guides Group World towards Group Europe in Berlin, from September 20 to September 22.
Andre Agassi (@AndreAgassi) is able to lead Group World to victory when he takes over as Captain for Laver Cup 2025. pic.twitter.com/wd2QW8bcmm
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) Might 22, 2024
“I’m really honored to just accept the invitation to change into the Laver Cup Group World Captain,” mentioned Agassi, who will attend this 12 months’s occasion in Berlin with a purpose to put together for his new gig. “In simply seven quick years because the Laver Cup started, it’s been so gratifying for followers, together with myself, to look at the greats of the sport workforce up and compete towards each other on this unimaginable workforce surroundings.
“I hope I can construct the rapport, respect and belief with the gamers as John has completed and I can’t wait to tackle this function, it’s not one I’m taking evenly.” McEnroe says Agassi is the fitting man for the job.
“I need to congratulate Andre on turning into the following Group World Captain, I do know he’s the fitting man for the job,” mentioned McEnroe, a seven-time main champion.
Moreover, it was introduced that Bjorn Borg’s successor as Group Europe Captain beginning in 2025 can be introduced within the coming days.