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Carlos Alcaraz Headlines Strong Team Europe as Captain Yannick Noah Makes 2025 Laver Cup Debut

Noah debuts as captain, Alcaraz leads Europe’s strong Laver Cup defense.

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Carlos Alcaraz will spearhead Team Europe at the 2025 Laver Cup, where Yannick Noah makes his debut as captain. The three-day Ryder Cup-style clash will be held from September 19-21 at San Francisco’s Chase Center, marking the event’s first appearance on the U.S. West Coast. Alcaraz joins Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, Jakub Mensik, and Flavio Cobolli under Noah’s leadership, as Europe looks to defend its crown against Team World, led by Captain Andre Agassi and Vice Captain Pat Rafter.

With new coach Yannick Noah and Carlos Alcaraz headlining, Team Europe is looking formidable 👀🔵#LaverCup https://t.co/jaQfCIu4Rk
— TENNIS (@Tennis) September 10, 2025

Noah’s Debut, Alcaraz’s Star Power, and Europe’s Mission

The appointment of Noah, the 1983 French Open champion, ends Bjorn Borg’s seven-year tenure as Team Europe’s captain. Noah called the role an honor and acknowledged Borg’s guidance in preparing him for the job. “Winning the Laver Cup is always a challenge, and this year will be no different,” Noah said. “Our team has the talent, experience and the hunger to defend the Laver Cup against a very strong Team World and we are all ready to go.” Alongside Vice Captain Tim Henman, Noah emphasized his goal of instilling team spirit in a roster full of young stars.

Noah inherits a winning tradition as Team Europe holds a 5-2 lead in the overall series after last year’s dramatic win in Berlin. That triumph was powered by Alcaraz, who in his debut delivered a clutch victory over Taylor Fritz in the decisive singles match, sealing a 6-2, 7-5 win that sparked wild European celebrations.

The Golden State awaits.

Team Europe and Team World rosters are complete, which Team will raise the Laver Cup in San Francisco? #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/8tz9AMZoIP
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 4, 2025

Alcaraz arrives in San Francisco in peak form, fresh off his sixth Grand Slam title and second major of 2025 after defeating Jannik Sinner in the US Open final. The 22-year-old world No. 1 is expected to anchor Europe’s campaign both in singles and doubles. His presence underscores Team Europe’s blend of rising talent and proven champions, a formula designed to withstand the firepower of Team World, which fields Americans Fritz, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe and Brazilian stars Joao Fonseca and Francisco Cerundolo.

Tickets are now on sale for Open Practice Day presented by FICO.

See Team Europe and Team World practice before the competition begins on Friday. Tickets now available, with all proceeds going back to the community. #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/P5f0jKdqkE
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) August 18, 2025

With Agassi and Rafter rallying Team World and Noah stepping in for Borg, the Chase Center stage is set for a fresh chapter in one of tennis’s most exciting team events. The spotlight, as always, will shine brightest on Carlos Alcaraz, the young star now tasked with carrying Europe’s hopes.

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