Cerundolo Steps In as De Minaur Leaves Laver Cup Team World
Cerundolo Joins Team World as De Minaur Withdraws from Laver Cup 2024
In a major reshuffle just a week before the Laver Cup 2024 kicks off in Berlin, Alex de Minaur and Tommy Paul have been forced to withdraw from Team World due to injuries. Team Captain John McEnroe has enlisted the help of Francisco Cerundolo and Thanasi Kokkinakis as their replacements for this prestigious event.
De Minaur's Injury Woes
Australian athlete de Minaur has been battling a persistent hip injury, which he suffered during Wimbledon. Despite making it to the quarterfinals of the US Open, he couldn't recover adequately for the upcoming Davis Cup, making it unlikely for him to participate in the Laver Cup.
Team World Presented with New Hope
Both Cerundolo and Kokkinakis will be competing for the second time in this iconic tournament. Cerundolo was part of the victorious Team World last year, while Kokkinakis previously participated in 2017 when Team Europe secured victory. This year, they join an accomplished team that includes Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Frances Tiafoe.
- Event: Laver Cup 2024
- Date: September 20-22
- Venue: Uber Arena, Berlin
As Team World aims to defend their title against a star-studded Team Europe led by Bjorn Borg, the pressure mounts for the new team composition. This season's event promises thrilling matches as both teams vie for the prestigious title.
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