Former French Open champion Yannick Noah will take on the role of Team Europe captain in the Laver Cup starting next year, the tournament’s organizers announced on Wednesday.
Noah will succeed the legendary Bjorn Borg, an 11-time Grand Slam winner, while Andre Agassi, who has eight Grand Slam titles, will replace John McEnroe as captain of Team World.
Borg and McEnroe are set to conclude their captaincy after the seventh edition of the Laver Cup, scheduled for September in Germany. Noah, a Frenchman who is also known for his singing career, expressed his honor at being chosen for this prestigious role.
“I’m deeply honored to be chosen as captain of Team Europe,” Noah said. “It’s a privilege to follow in the footsteps of Bjorn Borg and lead such a talented group of players.” His leadership will begin in 2025, bringing his unique blend of experience and passion to the competition.
“I’ve been out of the game for a while, doing my music, but I am really excited for this new adventure,” he said in a statement.
The Laver Cup, inaugurated in 2017, features leading European players competing against top players from the rest of the world. The tournament has seen Team Europe dominate the early years, winning the first four editions, while Team World has claimed victory in the most recent two editions.
Noah will succeed the legendary Bjorn Borg, an 11-time Grand Slam winner, while Andre Agassi, who has eight Grand Slam titles, will replace John McEnroe as captain of Team World.
Borg and McEnroe are set to conclude their captaincy after the seventh edition of the Laver Cup, scheduled for September in Germany. Noah, a Frenchman who is also known for his singing career, expressed his honor at being chosen for this prestigious role.
“I’m deeply honored to be chosen as captain of Team Europe,” Noah said. “It’s a privilege to follow in the footsteps of Bjorn Borg and lead such a talented group of players.” His leadership will begin in 2025, bringing his unique blend of experience and passion to the competition.
“I’ve been out of the game for a while, doing my music, but I am really excited for this new adventure,” he said in a statement.
The Laver Cup, inaugurated in 2017, features leading European players competing against top players from the rest of the world. The tournament has seen Team Europe dominate the early years, winning the first four editions, while Team World has claimed victory in the most recent two editions.