Fritz leads Team World into San Francisco for Laver Cup 2025 | News | Laver Cup

When Taylor Fritz takes the court for the 8^th Laver Cup in San Francisco, he’ll continue a journey that has established him as the top-ranked American and a standout on the world stage.

The Californian boasts eight ATP titles, including a Masters 1000, a maiden Grand Slam final at the 2024 US Open and two Laver Cup titles with Team World in 2022 and 2023.

Fritz returns for his fifth Laver Cup campaign with both pride and purpose. Reflecting on his debut at Geneva 2019, where he upset No.5-ranked Dominic Thiem on Day 3 in a crucial singles match, Fritz recalls the camaraderie that drew him to the event.

“What made me want to be part of the Cup was the team energy and the team chemistry,” he said. “I’ve always loved these team events where you’re cheering for the other guys. I just really wanted to be part of Team World.”

Fritz has grown from a Laver Cup rookie to one of Team World’s greatest assets, his steady serve, baseline power, and composed mindset under pressure anchoring the team. He has brought a heightened intensity to the event, approaching every match with a mix of tactical precision and passion.

Fritz rose to the challenge in Berlin at Uber Arena this past September when Team World faced a formidable Team Europe lineup. He teamed up with Ben Shelton in doubles, facing Alexander Zverev and the four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz on Friday night.

Reflecting on that match, Fritz said: “Ben and I were super excited to play that doubles. We always thought we would be a good team, that our games would complement each other. I’ve been kind of trying to sneak my way into the doubles lineup for a couple of years now.” The pair’s victory leveled the scoreboard 2-2 heading into Saturday.

On Day 2, he faced No.2-ranked Zverev, who he had recently beaten at Wimbledon and in the US Open quarterfinals, and swept past the German with a commanding straight-sets victory.

“I thought this was the best match I have ever seen him play,” admitted Zverev, the hometown favorite. “It felt like I was playing … Novak Djokovic from a few years ago.”

Fritz was characteristically modest about his lights-out performance. “I’ve always played good matches at Laver Cup,” he said. “My team was really counting on me for the two points there. So, I gave it everything I had.”

Heading into Sunday with an 8-4 lead, Team World’s grasp on a third-consecutive Laver Cup title as Team Europe won two of the first three matches. It all came down to a final showdown between Alcaraz and Fritz in Match 12 to determine the Berlin champions.

Though he ultimately fell to Alcaraz, Fritz’s performance earned praise for his resilience and poise under pressure. “I really wanted that last match because I thought it’d be good to add as much pressure as possible,” Fritz said. “Unfortunately for me, in that match he played as good as I’ve seen him play. I was looking for answers. But at the end of the day, there wasn’t much.”

Now 27, Fritz is motivated to reclaim the Laver Cup title in front of a home crowd in San Francisco. “I’m pumped to be back in the States playing one,” said Fritz. “I think the energy is going to be amazing. And, as I said, I love playing Laver Cup, competing with the team.”

With the legendary Andre Agassi as Team World’s new captain, Fritz is eager to gain insights from another American tennis icon. “I’m excited to have him on the court and just kind of hear what he has to say, hear from another legend,” said Fritz. Returning to the Laver Cup in San Francisco holds deep significance for Fritz, who has grown with the tournament over the years. San Francisco’s passionate sports culture is expected to bring a wave of support for Team World, and Fritz is ready to channel that energy for a third Laver Cup victory. “Now we’re back in the States and we really want it back.”

With the memory of last year’s close defeat still fresh, Fritz is especially motivated to bring his best in 2025, and he’s already looking forward to a potential rematch with Alcaraz, the first player named on Captain Yannick Noah’s Team Europe 2025 roster. “I would do it all again,” he declared. “I would put myself in the same position in the same spot and I’d love another chance to play Carlos.”