Team Europe are Laver Cup champions once again after Alexander Zverev beat Milos Raonic in straight sets and clinch the winning points in Geneva.
Europe, led by Captain Bjorn Borg, has now won all three editions of the Laver Cup – in Prague two years ago, Chicago last year and now Geneva.
A dramatic final day saw Jack Sock and John Isner defeat Roger Federer and Stefanos Tsitsipas in doubles, before Taylor Fritz beat Dominic Thiem to give World an 11-7 lead.
However, Federer brought Europe back into contention with a straight-sets win over Isner, setting up a winner-take-all showdown between Zverev and Raonic.
Source: Laver Cup
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe poses for a photo with Rod Laver as they hold up a photograph of themselves from the US Open during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe celebrates in the doubles match between Stefanos Tsitsipas, playing partner of Roger Federer of Team Europe and Jack Sock, playing partner of John Isner of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer of Team Europe react in the singles match between Dominic Thiem of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer of Team Europe react in the singles match between Dominic Thiem of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer of Team Europe react in the singles match between Dominic Thiem of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer of Team Europe react in the singles match between Dominic Thiem of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Fabio Fognini, Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev of Team Europe react in the singles match between Dominic Thiem of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Team Europe celebrate in the singles match between Dominic Thiem of Team Europe and Taylor Fritz of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe celebrates in the doubles match between Stefanos Tsitsipas, playing partner of Roger Federer of Team Europe and Jack Sock, playing partner of John Isner of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Roger Federer of Team Europe speaks with teammates Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal prior to his singles match against John Isner of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe speaks to teammate Roger Federer as he sits down in his singles match against John Isner of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg, Captain of Team Europe speak to teammate Roger Federer as he sits down in his singles match against John Isner of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrate the win by Alexander Zverev of Team Europe over Milos Raonic of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Team Europe celebrate Laver Cup point in the final match of the tournament against Milos Raonic of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Roger Federer of Team Europe celebrates victory with teammates after his singles match against John Isner of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe celebrates with the trophy after winning against Team World during Day 3 of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 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 RvS.Media/Robert Hradil/Getty Images)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal of Spain and Bjorn Borg captain celebrate after Alexander Zverev of Team Europe defeating Milos Raonic of Team World during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe lifts the Laver Cup trophy after winning the Laver Cup in the final match of the tournament during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer of Team Europe lift the Laver Cup trophy after winning the Laver Cup in the final match of the tournament during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Roger Federer celebrates the win with his Team Europe during Day 3 of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 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 RvS.Media/Robert Hradil/Getty Images)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Roger Federer celebrates the win with his Team Europe during Day 3 of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 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 RvS.Media/Robert Hradil/Getty Images)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Team Europe pose with the trophy after winning the Laver Cup in the final match of the tournament during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 22: Roger Federer with the Team Europe celebrates with the trophy after winning against Team World during Day 3 of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 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 RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Roger Federer with the Team Europe celebrates with the trophy after winning against Team World during Day 3 of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 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 RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Roger Federer with the Team Europe celebrates with the trophy after winning against Team World during Day 3 of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 20, 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 RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Team Europe players and backroom staff pose with the trophy after winning the Laver Cup in the final match of the tournament during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev of Team Europe celebrate in the locker room after winning the Laver Cup during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe celebrates in the locker room after winning the Laver Cup during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev of Team Europe celebrate with the Laver Cup trophy in the locker room after winning the Laver Cup during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal of Team Europe celebrates with the Laver Cup trophy in the locker room after winning the Laver Cup during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer of Team Europe celebrate in the locker room after winning the Laver Cup during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Team Europe pose with the trophy after winning the Laver Cup in the final match of the tournament during Day Three of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo on September 22, 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 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup )
It was not a straight set win. Zverev won 10-4 in tie break. I am from USA but cheer for Rafa’s team.
It was all very dramatic at the end!
Again, a weekend full of good tense tennis. Boston? I grew up there and would love to go back!! Maybe.☺ If Rafa could be there , it would be a wonderful treat. Glad he was careful of that wrist.
Well done Team Europe!
Does anyone know why Roberto didn’t join the team for the celebration?
He is playing in Zuhai which starts tomorrow so he most likely had to rush off to catch his flight.
Oops. Correct spelling is Zhuhai. Sorry.
I see, thanks RR🙏
well done the games were nail biting but you did it great team vamos rafa and the team
Yippee. Team Europe got the threepeat. That was thrilling. It’s a very exciting format.
Has Boston been confirmed for 2020? Doesn’t seem fair for another American city to get it again. What about the rest of the world? Was hoping Vancouver might have a chance. Many players have never been there to experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean along with the Rocky Mountains. Would be very special for everyone.
Hi RR,
I think it has been confirmed. I wonder how they picked the location……
I agree, Chicago in 2018 and in Boston in 2020?
Apparently it was between Montreal and Boston. Montreal already has coupe rogers so why not give it to a different Canadian city? I do love Boston as my dad was raised there, and it’s a wonderful sports town, but let another country enjoy it next time the “world” gets to host. Please Laver Cup people.🙏
Yes, it’s definitely Boston. Vancouver is a lovely city – I agree that that would have been a good choice, and it does seem a bit unfair for the US to host it again rather than a different country.
I love Vancouver too, I have been there a few times. Good luck in 2021🍀
I visited Boston once and would love to go back if Rafa is confirmed to play next year. My husband has already jokingly warned me to behave to avoid getting kick out of the stadium lol
Congratulations team Europe well don champ vamosssssssssss love all your fans 🎾🎾🎾👍👍👍💪💪😘❤️🏆
Félicitations Équipe Europe 😃😆👑 nothing lélsé to say I watched Fridays 2 matches in the Rafa Nadal Academy Sat Bravo Nadal 😀 Sunday in the Aca first 2 matches 😕 left when Federer was ahead in the 1st set, saw in the train going back to Palma Victoria 😀 Zverev Danke Schon 😃 for the final hit Today Tuesday in the Aca retrace hace met Bjorn Borg 😀 shook hands and saïd Congrats , he is here as his son is playing tennis in the Aca , Rafa is not here today is resting 🌞🌴hope to see him here next week, 😉 Fiona in Paris
Thank you for an incredible and emotional weekend with amazing tennis, Team Europe and Team World!❤️
Enjoy the victory Team Europe, many congratulations, well done👍👏
I think I will join the fun in person in Boston next year🤔