The Laver Cup starts on Friday, September 22 in Prague.
Friday’s opening matches will see Marin Cilic open up against Frances Tiafoe, with Dominic Thiem facing John Isner and Alexander Zverev going head-to-head with Denis Shapovalov at the O2 Arena in Prague. (Day session starts at 1 pm local time.)
The first day will be closed out with world No. 1 Rafael Nadal partnering local hero Tomas Berdych in a doubles rubber against Australian Nick Kyrgios and Wimbledon doubles champion Jack Sock.
Date: 22 September 2017
Match time: Not before 8 pm local time / 2 PM EDT – New York, Montreal / 7 PM BST – United Kingdom / 8 PM CET – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / Saturday 4 AM AEDT – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website.
Rafael Nadal of Team Europe reacts during practice ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Team Europe reacts during practice ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Team Europe looks on during practice ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Team Europe: R. Nadal (ESP), R. Federer (SWI), A Zverev (GER), T Berdych (CZ), M. Cilic (CRO), D. Thiem (AUT) Captain: B. Borg
Team World: J. Isner (USA), N. Kyrgios (AUS), S. Querrey (USA), D. Shapovalov (CAN), F. Tiafoe (USA), J. Sock (USA) Captain: J. McEnroe.
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up and (L-R) John Mcenroe, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe of Team World line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up and (L-R) John Mcenroe, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe of Team World line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up and (L-R) John Mcenroe, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe of Team World line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up and (L-R) John Mcenroe, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe of Team World line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up and (L-R) John Mcenroe, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe of Team World line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up and (L-R) John Mcenroe, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe of Team World line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up and (L-R) John Mcenroe, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe of Team World line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
(L-R) Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thiem, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg of Team Europe Line up and (L-R) John Mcenroe, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe of Team World line up during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafa:
It is not an exhibition at all. We are here to try our best. I woke up today at 4am in the morning to practise. I don’t practise before an exhibition match normally.
Under the unique format for the three-day competition, the schedule for Saturday and Sunday will be determined each morning when one captain will submit his card blind for the opposing captain to review before selecting his players.
Bjorn Borg, Captain of Team Europe, Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic, Dominic Thiem, Tomas Berdych, Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev of Team Europe attend a press conference during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Bjorn Borg, Captain of Team Europe, Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic, Dominic Thiem, Tomas Berdych, Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev of Team Europe attend a press conference during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Bjorn Borg, Captain of Team Europe, Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic, Dominic Thiem, Tomas Berdych, Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev of Team Europe attend a press conference during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic of Team Europe attend a press conference during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic of Team Europe attend a press conference during previews ahead of the Laver Cup on September 21, 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Laver Cup consists of six European players competing against their counterparts from the rest of the World. Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team. The event runs from 22-24 September. (Sept. 20, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Each match on Friday is worth one point, two points per match are up for grabs on Saturday, and three points for each match on the crucial deciding Sunday
The first team to reach 13 points will win the inaugural Laver Cup, with a thrilling doubles decider played if the scores are tied at 12-all.
Source: Laver Cup
Yes, Rafa, GO FOR IT!!!! You CAN DO IT!!!! Much love and appreciation for ALL you do!!!
I dont know you guys. Why is Rafa playing but not Fed ?
I hope Rafa doesnt take this seriously. Its completely unimportant. His health is more important than this tournament. Call me crazy but this seems like a ploy to get Rafa extra tired. Why isnt Fed playing doubles with another guy ?
Do we know how many matches Rafa will play compared to Fed ? I was under the assumption Rafa would just play a doubles match with Fed.
As always. Good luck. Play hard smart. But most of all have fun.the buLloyd has arrived.
Vamos Rafa Reigning King of Tennis. Hope FOXTEL televise ithe Cup in Australia? If so, will wake up at 2am to watch you play! Watched “Live” all your games in the US Open! Wow! God bless you Rafa. Love n blessings from your Aussie Abuela Nan Shirley. 🐂🏆👑⛵️😀😇😊
All the best for great time Rafa,
Love and prayers,
AlaineXXSydneyXXAustraliaXX
Good luck Rafa
Have fun anf enjoy it.
VAMOS RAFA let’s do it You’re the best than all the rest 😛 Good luck
Bnuena suerte mi champion VAMOS RAFA
Good luck and vamos sweet Rafa 🤗
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