Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem, Roberto Bautista Agut, Fabio Fognini, Thomas Enqvist, Bjorn Borg, Rod Laver, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Denis Shapovalov, Jordon Thompson, Jack Sock, Nick Kyrgios, Taylor Fritz, Milos Raonic and John Isner are in Geneva for this weekend’s third annual Laver Cup, an exhibition featuring stars from Europe against the best from the rest of the world.
They were treated like rock stars, and the crowd went understandably wild for Rafa and Roger. Here are a few photos.
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe greets Roger Federer of Team Europe as they as they prepare ahead of the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Tennis – Official welcome of Laver Cup teams – Geneva, Switzerland – September 18, 2019 Team Europe’s Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal talk to children during the official welcome REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe helps Fabio Fognini of Team Europe as they prepare ahead of the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Tennis – Official welcome of Laver Cup teams – Geneva, Switzerland – September 18, 2019 Team Europe’s Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem during the official welcome REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Team Europe, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Fabio Fognini, Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg, Rod Laver, Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, and Alexander Zverev pose for a photo prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Team Europe and Team World, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem, Roberto Bautista Agut, Fabio Fognini, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Thomas Enqvist, Bjorn Borg, Rod Laver, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Denis Shapovalov, Jordon Thompson, Jack Sock, Nick Kyrgios, Taylor Fritz, Milos Raonic and John Isner pose for a photo prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Team Europe and Team World, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem, Roberto Bautista Agut, Fabio Fognini, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Thomas Enqvist, Bjorn Borg, Rod Laver, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Denis Shapovalov, Jordon Thompson, Jack Sock, Nick Kyrgios, Taylor Fritz, Milos Raonic and John Isner pose for a photo prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer of Team Europe takes a selfie with teammates Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Fabio Fognini, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Rafael Nadal prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Roger Federer, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Fabio Fognini, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev, of Team Europe pose for a photo prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Stefanos Tsitsipas, Fabio Fognini, Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg, Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, and Alexander Zverev of Team Europe pose for a photo prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer of Team Europe takes a selfie with teammates Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Fabio Fognini, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Rafael Nadal prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Tennis – Official welcome of Laver Cup teams – Geneva, Switzerland – September 18, 2019 Team Europe’s Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem during the official welcome REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis – Official welcome of Laver Cup teams – Geneva, Switzerland – September 18, 2019 Team Europe’s Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem during the official welcome REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis – Official welcome of Laver Cup teams – Geneva, Switzerland – September 18, 2019 Former tennis player Rod Laver, Team Europe’s Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Dominic Thiem during the official welcome REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe acknowledges the crowd at Palais Eynard during the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react as they are presented to the crowd at Palais Eynard during the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe react as they are presented to the crowd at Palais Eynard during the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Laver Cup will see six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. Team World is captained by John McEnroe and Team Europe is captained by Bjorn Borg. The tournament runs from September 20-22. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: A fan takes a selfie with Rafael Nadal of Team Europe as he arrives at Palais Eynard for the official welcome ceremony prior to the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo, on September 18, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. (The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe. John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg) The event runs from 20-22 Sept. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
Where can I confirm that Rafa is playing on Friday? He is not listed for Friday, singles or doubles. I am arranging my schedule around Rafa’s.
Lavercup.com gives it to you straight from the horse’s mouth. He is not scheduled for Friday. Keep checking for the weekend schedule.
Thanks RR for providing the correct information.
Are these matches televised all around the world, or we need to watch on tennis TV, please advise, thank you.
Go to lavercup.com and click event info, how to watch, then countries. There is a complete list of networks carrying the event.
In the US, the Tennis Channel is showing the Laver Cup. In Europe, I saw an announcement that it would be available there too.
Have fun <3
All the best to team Europe good luck vamossssss champ 🎾❤️😘💪👍🎾🌎
Love, love, love Rafa.
Wonderful pictures of the greatest tennis players of our time… Rafa looks happy and relaxed as he waves to the adoring fans……The endearing photo of a young lad standing in front of him and Rafa’s hand on his shoulder is sweet and all Rafa…
Laver Cup will be fun and exciting for those involved and of course the fans both in the stands and at home…
Rafa starts off on the first night…. Can’t wait!!
Have you seen the program already? I thought that Rafa would play in the evening session.
Yes… I wrote… “Rafa starts off on the first night”
That is the evening session…. 🙂
Thanks for the heads up, va4favre and Marileena🙏🙏 I will skip my favorite gym class on Friday for sure for my favorite tennis player, Rafa!❤️
I can’t wait……
Va4favre and Mimi…
My bad…. Sorry about “Rafa starts off the first night…. ”
That’s incorrect…
Apologies…..
No problem, Marileena.
We love you Rafael. My husband has watched you for years and he introduced me to you and I fell in love. You’re an awesome and amazing player. God has blessed you with this talent. Praise Him for that.
Check the Laver Cup’s twitter thread. Rafa isn’t scheduled on the first night, which makes sense the way it’s scored. Roger’s playing a doubles match with Zverev v Sock/Shapo. I expect Rafa to play on Day 2 and 3.The first day match ups should be fun though. Despite the huge difference in ranking between the teams I expect this year to be much more competitive than the last two years. Most of Team Europe’s players have not been playing all that well.
Thanks for providing the latest information. Rafa gets an extra day to rest, but will he play Kyrgios? I think he and Roger will play doubles on Sunday.
Thank you Ramara!🙏 That is good news, I can go to the gym as usual for my favorite class and watch replays since Rafa is not scheduled to play🤗
Nice photos🙏 ❤️Rafa’s smile!
All the best to Team Europe!