Team Europe secured its sixth Laver Cup title with a 13-5 victory against Team World at The O2 in London, capped by Alexander Zverev’s decisive win over Learner Tien. Following the conclusion of the tournament, Team World captain Andre Agassi delivered a lighthearted speech on court, teasing Zverev about his past Grand Slam frustrations and post-match press conferences.
Agassi’s On-Court Lighthearted Remarks to Zverev
Andre Agassi addressed the crowd and players on the London court after Alexander Zverev clinched the trophy for the European side. Zverev defeated American player Learner Tien 7-6(3), 6-3 to seal the dominant 13-5 team win.
“Enhorabuena, Sascha, por este año de locos. Al verte ganar por primera vez, sé lo importante que fue para ti,” Agassi stated during his on-court remarks, addressing the German player in comments captured by event reporting. The former American player then turned the tone to humor, referencing Zverev’s recent breakthrough at Roland Garros.
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“También lo fue para mí, porque, ya sabes, pude volver a escuchar tus ruedas de prensa, en las que ya no decías cosas como ‘¡Wah!, ¿por qué siempre pierdo? ¿Por qué? ¿Por qué soy el tercero del mundo? Soy un desastre,'” Agassi told the German star, drawing laughter from both Zverev and the rest of the European squad.
The banter continued as Agassi added, “Luego ganas y es como: ‘Solo soy campeón de un Grand Slam, tengo que volver a hacerlo.'” The remarks poked fun at the high-stakes pressure elite tennis players place on themselves after securing major titles.
Zverev Reflects on Team Chemistry and Past Matches
Alexander Zverev acknowledged the significance of the weekend after securing the trophy for Team Europe. The world number three reflected on his individual performance across the three-day competition in the British capital.
“No he ganado un partido de la Copa Laver en dos años, así que estoy feliz de haberlo hecho hoy,” Zverev said. The German player suffered a singles defeat earlier in the weekend, falling to Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-7(5), [11-9] on Saturday before rebounding to defeat Tien on Sunday.
Zverev also praised the competitive spirit of their intercontinental opponents. “Un enorme reconocimiento a todo el equipo del ‘Resto del Mundo’. Nos llevaron al límite otra vez… Tuvimos un gran equipo. Tenemos una gran química de equipo,” he noted.
Team Europe’s Dominance at the Laver Cup
The 13-5 final scoreline reestablished Team Europe’s supremacy in the tournament, bringing their total title count to six since the event’s inception. Team World was pushed to the limit by a cohesive European roster featuring top-tier ATP Tour talent.
The tournament format requires players to play intense singles and doubles matches across a three-day window, testing both individual stamina and bench camaraderie. Team Europe's victory in London highlights their depth on hard courts, with Zverev's final-day triumph cementing the decisive points needed to lift the trophy.
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