By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Nu | Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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John McEnroe strives for a successful farewell.
The captain and buddy of Staff World Björn Borg, Staff Europe’s captains will patrol the sidelines for the ultimate time this weekend on the Laver Cup Berlin.
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Corridor of Famer McEnroe Factors to Two American Powerhouses – US Open Finalist Taylor Fritz and semifinalist of the 2023 US Open Ben Shelton—as two explanation why he’s optimistic that Staff World can grow to be Laver Cup champions for the third time.
“We have got some guys which are sizzling,” McEnroe instructed media in Berlin. “Taylor [Fritz]”The primary time he made it to the US Open ultimate, that is big for an American,” McEnroe stated. “Ben Shelton goes to be a famous person, I believe, however they’re enjoying superstars as effectively.”
Staff Europe boasts a robust line-up of gamers, together with reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Grigor Dimitrov, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev.
“I really like Carlos,” McEnroe stated. “I’ve to confess, I hope he performs terribly this weekend.
“He’s the most important breath of recent air we have had within the sport in 10 years.”
Andre Agassi will succeed McEnroe as Staff World captain, whereas Yannik Noah will exchange Borg as Staff Europe captain from subsequent yr. McEnroe stated Staff World is in good palms with the analytical Agassi main the workforce.
“Andre’s going to do a fantastic job,” McEnroe stated of Agassi. “I performed him when he was 16 or 17, he had that character and also you simply knew one thing massive was going to occur.
“He has that particular high quality that individuals like. He is in all probability extra analytical than me… gamers will like him too. It’s going to be enjoyable to look at him from a little bit of a distance within the years to come back.”