‘A great honour’ – Carlos Alcaraz to make Laver Cup debut for Bjorn Borg’s Team Europe in Berlin in 2024 – Eurosport

Carlos Alcaraz will make his Laver Cup debut for Team Europe in Berlin in 2024.

The two-time Grand Slam champion will be a significant addition for Team Europe as they look to avoid a third straight defeat.

“I’m leaving no stone unturned for 2024,” said Borg.

“The goal is to win and having Carlos commit to Team Europe’s cause is a thrilling start to what I anticipate will be an exceptional roster.

“What Carlos has achieved at such a young age is unbelievable. He’s a unique talent and should bring great energy to the team. I look forward to writing his name on the line-up card.”

The 2024 Laver Cup will be held in Berlin from September 20-22.

Alcaraz, who won the US Open in 2022 and Wimbledon this year, is the first player confirmed to be playing for Team Europe.

“I appreciate captain Borg’s confidence in me, and I look forward to teaming up with my rivals in both singles and doubles in Berlin,” he said.

“It means a lot to represent Team Europe at Laver Cup, this is a great honour.”

“I will do whatever is asked of me to win back the Cup for Team Europe. I can’t wait to hear who will be joining me on the team next September.

“I will bring all I have to the competition to help win back the cup.”

He will be seeded second at the end-of-season tournament behind Novak Djokovic, who has played the Laver Cup twice but was not in the team this year.

“Europe has many great players and has consistently been favoured on paper. We’ll be ready for them though. We’ve tasted victory twice in a row and will put up a fight to hold onto the Laver Cup.”