Zverev, De Minaur set for Laver Cup return

Laver Cup

Zverev, De Minaur set for Laver Cup return

Alcaraz, Fritz already confirmed

February 19, 2026

Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur have confirmed they may characterize Group Europe and Group World, respectively, on the ninth version of the Laver Cup, to be held at The O2 in London from 25-27 September 2026.

Zverev and De Minaur be a part of the No. 1 participant within the PIF ATP Rankings, Carlos Alcaraz (Group Europe), and Taylor Fritz (Group World) within the competitors.

A six-time Laver Cup competitor and the occasion’s all-time main factors scorer, Zverev returns to London with unfinished enterprise after final yr’s defeat in San Francisco – the primary Laver Cup lack of his profession. The German had beforehand been a part of Group Europe’s title-winning groups in Prague (2017), Chicago (2018), Geneva (2019), Boston (2021) and Berlin (2024). 

Zverev additionally returns to London, a metropolis the place he has loved important success, together with successful the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 in 2018. He made an excellent begin to his 2026 season, reaching the Australian Open semi-finals (l. to Alcaraz).

“I all the time love being a part of the Laver Cup,” mentioned Zverev. “The workforce ambiance is unbelievable, and the depth is in contrast to anything we play all yr. London is a good tennis metropolis and The O2 is likely one of the most particular stadiums on the planet for me and has already delivered some unforgettable moments for this occasion. I’m excited to return and hopefully we are able to win the title again for Group Europe.”

Group World’s top-ranked participant and winner of final week’s ATP 500 occasion in Rotterdam, De Minaur will compete in his third Laver Cup. Having been a part of Group World’s first title victory in London in 2022, he was pivotal once more final yr in San Francisco, the place he received all three of his matches to assist safe one other victory for Group World.

“Laver Cup is likely one of the most intense and thrilling weeks on the calendar,” mentioned de Minaur. “Enjoying in London in 2022 was a particular second for our workforce and San Francisco confirmed what this group is able to. I cherished taking part in beneath Andre Agassi final yr and I’m actually trying ahead to getting again on the market in London with him and the workforce.”