Carlos Alcaraz would be the centerpiece of Crew Europe at this week’s Laver Cup in San Francisco, whereas on the other bench, considered one of tennis’s all-time greats will probably be plotting towards him.
Laver Cup, it all the time appears to ship, doesn’t it?
Eight-time main champion Andre Agassi makes his debut as Captain of Crew World, stepping in for John McEnroe, and he’s already tipping his cap to the World No.1, a participant that he’s excited to observe up shut and private this weekend within the Chase Heart in San Fransico.
“There’s not a spot on this planet the place he goes and he’s not the group favorite,” Agassi told ATPTour.com. “And for apparent causes. What he’s dropped at the sport is a combination of the final era we had.
“I do know Novak continues to be enjoying, however Novak, Roger and Rafa — he’s like a mix of all of them in a single, with the RPMs he can put [on the ball], the defence that he has like Novak, the texture that he has like Federer. To see that in a single individual on a tennis courtroom is exceptional.”
The admiration is actual, and fairly common at this level, however Agassi is aware of he’ll even have to arrange his group to place the kibosh on Alcaraz’s brilliance. Simpler mentioned than performed... “[He is] one of the explosive, dynamic gamers that the sport has ever seen,” Agassi mentioned. “I’ve seen him play dwell a couple of instances, however to be down there on the courtroom subsequent to it is going to be one thing particular.”
The eighth version of the Laver Cup, and the primary held in California, kicks off Friday with the next slate. Every victory on Day 1 is price one level:
Laver Cup, Day 1 Schedule – Friday
1 pm Day Session: Ruud vs. Opelka FOLLOWED BY Mensik vs. Michelsen
7 pm Evening Session: Cobolli vs. Fonseca FOLLOWED BY Alcaraz/Mensik vs. Fritz/Michelsen
