Andre Agassi has always had a flair for the dramatic, and his first stint as Team World captain at the Laver Cup 2025 proved no different. The American legend guided his squad to a thrilling 15-9 victory over Team Europe at San Francisco’s Chase Center, securing the title in his debut year on the sidelines.
A Legendary Presence on the Bench
Taking over from John McEnroe, who needed five years to capture his first Laver Cup crown, Agassi wasted no time in making his mark. Known for his cerebral approach in the latter stages of his playing career, the 55-year-old brought calm authority and infectious energy to his team.
“Andre is such a legend of the game. You always hear so much about him,” said Reilly Opelka. “The consensus is that he’s just this incredibly nice human being and incredibly intelligent. He gives back to the game and is happy to spread knowledge.”
Fritz Seals It in Style
The decisive blow came from Californian Taylor Fritz, who capped off a remarkable weekend with back-to-back wins over top-ranked opponents. After shocking World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday, Fritz followed up with a straight-sets victory over World No. 3 Alexander Zverev, 6-3, 7-6(4), clinching Team World’s third Laver Cup in four years.
“Seeing Andre jumping out of his seat, cheering for me—it’s impossible not to be fired up,” Fritz said. “To finish it off for the team was an unbelievable feeling.”
Alcaraz Fights, But Team World Holds Firm
Earlier in the day, Alcaraz gave Team Europe hope with an inspired showing. The Spaniard teamed up with Casper Ruud for a doubles win and later dismantled Francisco Cerundolo 6-2, 6-1, briefly cutting the deficit to 12-9. But Team World’s depth proved decisive.
Australia’s Alex de Minaur pushed his team to the brink of victory with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Jakub Mensik, showing trademark grit by saving all five break points he faced.
“I’m used to fighting off break points—that’s my job,” De Minaur said with a smile. “I’m glad I was able to contribute to such a special week.”
A Celebration to Remember
When Fritz’s final volley landed, the red-shirted bench erupted. Agassi, alongside vice-captain Patrick Rafter, was engulfed by his players—most of whom were not yet born when he was lifting Grand Slam trophies.
“Everybody played a part in making this one of the most memorable weeks I’ve ever had on a tennis court,” Agassi said afterward. “On paper, people didn’t think we had much of a chance. But this team never stopped believing, and we shocked the world.”
De Minaur, quick to interject, corrected him with a grin: “No, we shocked Team Europe.”
Agassi laughed: “That’s a good point—it’s the champagne talking.”