Why Go to the Laver Cup?

Julia Cooper
By Julia Cooper on Sep 19, 2023

4 REASONS TO GO TO THE LAVER CUP

1. Witness the best players in the world: The Laver Cup is a unique tennis event that brings together some of the top players in the world to compete against each other.

2. Experience the electric atmosphere: The Laver Cup is known for its high-energy, electric atmosphere. From the cheering crowds to the intense competition, you’ll feel the excitement from the moment you step into the arena.

3. Enjoy a weekend of fun: The Laver Cup is more than just a tennis tournament – it’s a weekend full of fun events and activities. From fan experiences to player autograph sessions, there’s something for everyone.

4. Make memories that will last a lifetime: Attending the Laver Cup is an unforgettable experience that you’ll treasure for years to come. You’ll be able to look back on the weekend and remember the amazing matches, the incredible atmosphere, and the new friends you made.

HOW IT WORKS

TEAM SELECTION:

Each team is comprised of six players, and led by a team captain, who is a legend of the sport.  Three of the six players qualify based on their ATP singles ranking as of the Monday following The Championships, Wimbledon 2023. Three are “captain’s picks”, announced by the start of the US Open.

 

FORMAT:

The event consists of five sessions played over three days (Friday – Sunday).

Both singles and doubles are best of three sets with ad scoring. In the event of split sets, the third set is a 10-point match tiebreaker.

Each player competes in at least one singles match during the first two days.

No player can play singles more than twice during the three days.

At least four of the six players must play doubles. No doubles combination is played more than once, unless for the Decider on Day 3, if points are 12:12. The winning team must reach 13 points.

In the event of a tie after all 12 matches are played, a final overtime doubles match – a Decider – is played as a regular set with ad scoring and a tiebreak.

In the event that only one match is required on Sunday, an exhibition match is played following the trophy ceremony.

Friday’s lineup is announced on Thursday afternoon.
Saturday’s lineup is announced an hour after play ends on Friday night.
Sunday’s lineup is announced an hour after play ends on Saturday night.
Match-ups are determined through the exchange of lineup cards by the captains.

 

SCORING:

Points scoring
Each match win is worth one point on Friday, two points on Saturday, and three points on Sunday.

How to win the Laver Cup
The first team to reach 13 points out of a total 24 points available wins the Laver Cup. If the points are tied at 12:12 at the end of all matches, a fifth match (Decider) on Sunday is played to determine the winner.

Go to your next tennis tournament!