Laver Cup: Tommy Paul returns to Team World in San Francisco

“Tommy is one of the most talented and dynamic players in the world and I know he will be a key member of our team,” said Agassi. “Alongside Taylor and Ben, I am very pleased with the foundation of our lineup. We realise it will be a big challenge, but we are excited to embrace it.”

Team Europe, led by Yannick Noah has already announced two of their six-player roster for San Francisco, with world No.2 Alexander Zverev and world No.3 Carlos Alcaraz confirmed.

Played on a dramatic black court, the three-day Laver Cup competition pits six of the best men’s tennis players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the World.

Each player competes in at least one singles match during the first two days, and no more than two during the three-day competition. At least four of the six players must play doubles.

Each match win is worth one point on Friday, two points on Saturday, and three points on Sunday, with the first team to reach 13 points winning the Laver Cup.

The three highest ranked players from each region, Europe and the World, based on their ATP singles ranking as of the Monday following Roland-Garros, receive an automatic invitation to play the Laver Cup. If one of these players chooses not to participate, the offer is made to another high ranked player. The remaining three places on each team will be ‘Captain’s Picks’ and can be announced any time before the start of the US Open.

By naming Paul to his team right now, Agassi is committing to use a Captain’s Pick on him if he does not qualify based on ranking.

With San Francisco set to host its first-ever Laver Cup, and Chase Center – home of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, and the Golden State Valkyries – welcoming tennis for the first time, anticipation is at an all-time high.

Hospitality packages are sold out and there has been an overwhelming demand for tickets since Full Tournament Ticket Packages went on sale in mid-February. Multi-Session Ticket Packages, providing the same seat for select sessions of the tournament, go on sale this Friday, April 4, at 10:00AM (PT) via Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of Chase Center.

For further updates on player announcements, event updates and ticket presales, fans are encouraged to register as a ‘Laver Cup Insider’ at lavercup.com.

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