Everything you need to know about Laver Cup 2021

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On September 24-26, the American city of Boston will host the popular Laver Cup.

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The Laver Cup has been played since 2017 between two teams, Team World and Team Europe.

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Team Europe: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev and others, Bjorn Borg (captain)

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Team World: Diego Schwartzman, Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger and others, John McEnroe (captain)

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For the first time, no player from the Big Three will take part in this popular tournament

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I'm looking forward to being on the same side of the court with some of my biggest rivals for once in my career

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How Rich Is Daniil Medvedev?

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The tournament has a full stadium atmosphere, a huge arena. So everyone plays very seriously.

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How does Laver Cup work?

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Games of the Cup are held over three days, four matches a day - three singles and one doubles

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One point is awarded for winning on the first day, two points on the second day, and three points on the third day

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The winning team must score 13 points. If the teams score 12 points each, then the deciding match is played.

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The winning team must score 13 points. If the teams score 12 points each, then the deciding match is played.

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All matches are played in a three-set format, but in the case of a tie-break is played up to 10 points

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The Leiver Cup, first held in 2017 in Prague, followed by Chicago, Geneva and now will be held in Boston

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I will miss the atmosphere of the tournament, the guys, and anticipate a few nice days at the TV

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Daniil Medvedev, the tournament's highest-rated player at the moment, is ranked No. 2

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Nick Kyrios, the lowest ranked player in the tournament at the moment, is ranked 95th

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Team Europe has won all four tournaments, including this year's edition

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Top 5 Rafael Nadal's favorite tournaments

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Everything you need to know about Laver Cup 2021

by Nick Braven

On September 24-26, the American city of Boston will host the popular Laver Cup.

The Laver Cup has been played since 2017 between two teams, Team World and Team Europe.

Team Europe: Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev and others, Bjorn Borg (captain)

Team World: Diego Schwartzman, Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger and others, John McEnroe (captain)

For the first time, no player from the Big Three will take part in this popular tournament

I'm looking forward to being on the same side of the court with some of my biggest rivals for once in my career

“”

Daniil Medvedev

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The tournament has a full stadium atmosphere, a huge arena. So everyone plays very seriously.

“”

Andrey Rublev

How does Laver Cup work?

Games of the Cup are held over three days, four matches a day - three singles and one doubles

One point is awarded for winning on the first day, two points on the second day, and three points on the third day

The winning team must score 13 points. If the teams score 12 points each, then the deciding match is played.

The winning team must score 13 points. If the teams score 12 points each, then the deciding match is played.

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All matches are played in a three-set format, but in the case of a tie-break is played up to 10 points

The Leiver Cup, first held in 2017 in Prague, followed by Chicago, Geneva and now will be held in Boston

I will miss the atmosphere of the tournament, the guys, and anticipate a few nice days at the TV

“”

Roger Federer

Daniil Medvedev, the tournament's highest-rated player at the moment, is ranked No. 2

Nick Kyrios, the lowest ranked player in the tournament at the moment, is ranked 95th

Team Europe has won all four tournaments, including this year's edition

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