Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud join Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray on Laver Cup Team Europe

ByIbrahim Mustapha

Updated 11/08/2022 at 12:33 GMT

“Stefanos and Casper are leading next-generation players," said captain Bjorn Borg. "They have both excelled in Laver Cup competition and I have no doubt they will value the opportunity to stand alongside the Big Four." Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud have joined Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray on Team Europe for the Laver Cup in London in September.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud have been named as the final two players who will represent Team Europe at the 2022 Laver Cup.

World No. 5 Tsitsipas and world No. 7 Ruud have joined Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer as Team Europe look to defend their crown at London’s O2 Arena from September 23-25.

“This is an extraordinary line-up,” said captain Bjorn Borg. “Stefanos and Casper are leading next-generation players.

ATP Barcelona

Tsitsipas goes 'over the limit' to beat Diaz Acosta in Barcelona epic

an hour ago

"They have both excelled in Laver Cup competition and I have no doubt they will value the opportunity to stand alongside the Big Four.

"It will be an extraordinary event in London.”

Greek star Tsitsipas, making his third Laver Cup appearance, expressed his pride to be a part of the team once more.

“Laver Cup is an event that I enjoy taking part in,” said the 23-year-old. “Since I get to team up with my fellow rivals and become part of Team Europe, playing against some of the best competitors that Team World has to offer.

“I’m more than proud to represent Team Europe!”

• 'Gotta have that home time' - Kyrgios to skip Laver Cup in blow for Team World
• ‘Avengers assemble’ – Murray joins Team Europe for the Laver Cup

Zverev, Rublev and Tsitsipas on Team Europe winning fourth Laver Cup in a row

Ruud, the first Norwegian to break into the top 10 in the world rankings, will be part of the team for a second time, having featured in the victorious 2021 side in Boston, USA.

“I am proud to be part of Team Europe’s historic line-up,” he said. “It was an amazing experience competing in Boston, and I can’t wait to have these incredible players as my team-mates in London.”

The Team World line-up currently consists of Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Diego Schwartzman and Jack Sock with two more names yet to be announced.

Europe has won every edition of the Laver Cup since the first event in 2017.

- - -

Stream the 2022 Laver Cup exclusively live on discovery+ and on eurosport.co.uk

Tennis

Murray steps up rehab with return to court in Wimbledon fitness race

10 hours ago

ATP Barcelona

Norrie earns 200th ATP Tour win, Ruud, Rune, Tsitsipas reach quarter-finals

Yesterday at 19:21

ATP Barcelona

Nadal says French Open is moment to 'give everything' after Barcelona exit

Yesterday at 06:29