Top 10 players Zverev and de Minaur commit to 2026 Laver Cup

The ninth edition of the team tennis event will take place in London in September.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

World No. 4 Alexander Zverev and World No. 6 Alex de Minaur have committed to play in the 2026 Laver Cup, joining previously announced players Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz on the rosters for Team Europe and Team World, respectively. This will be Zverev's seventh Laver Cup appearance, the most of any player in the event's history, while de Minaur is making his third appearance.

Why it matters

The Laver Cup is a unique team tennis event that brings together the top players in the world to compete for their respective continents. With four of the Top 10 players already committed, the 2026 edition promises to be an exciting and highly competitive tournament.

The details

Zverev and de Minaur have both had success at the Laver Cup in the past. Zverev has a 7-4 singles record and 2-3 doubles record, and has been a part of all five of Team Europe's victories. De Minaur is 3-0 in singles at the event, the second-most wins without a loss behind Roger Federer. Both players are looking forward to the team atmosphere and intensity of the Laver Cup.

  • The 2026 Laver Cup will take place from September 25-27 at London's O2 Arena.
  • Zverev and de Minaur announced their commitments on February 19, 2026.

The players

Alexander Zverev

A German professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 4. This will be his seventh Laver Cup appearance, the most of any player in the event's history.

Alex de Minaur

An Australian professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 6. This will be his third Laver Cup appearance.

Carlos Alcaraz

A Spanish professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 1 and will be representing Team Europe.

Taylor Fritz

An American professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 8 and will be representing Team World.

Yannick Noah

The captain of Team Europe for the 2026 Laver Cup.

Andre Agassi

The captain of Team World for the 2026 Laver Cup.

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What they’re saying

“I always love being part of the Laver Cup. The team atmosphere is incredible and the intensity is unlike anything else we play all year.”

— Alexander Zverev (Sporting News)

“Laver Cup is one of the most intense and exciting weeks on the calendar. Playing in London in 2022 was a special moment for our team, and San Francisco showed what this group is capable of. I loved playing under Andre last year and I'm really looking forward to getting back out there in London with him and the team.”

— Alex de Minaur (Sporting News)

“Alex is a fierce competitor and the consummate professional. Our week together in San Francisco gave me an even greater appreciation for him and what he brings to the team. I'm extremely excited to have him back for Team World.”

— Andre Agassi, Team World Captain (Sporting News)

What’s next

The remaining four roster spots for each team will be filled through rankings and captains' picks in the coming months.

The takeaway

The commitment of top players like Zverev and de Minaur to the 2026 Laver Cup underscores the event's growing prestige and the intense team competition that makes it a must-watch event on the tennis calendar.