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Anderson, Isner, Raonic, Shapovalov to Play Laver Cup
World No.8 Kevin Anderson, [12] John Isner, [17] Milos Raonic and [27] Denis Shapovalov will line up for
captain John McEnroe’s Team World at the third staging of the Laver Cup in Geneva this September.
McEnroe plans to keep a close eye on results over the coming weeks before naming his fi nal two ‘Captain’s
picks’ for the six-man team.
At Laver Cup 2018 Anderson was a force to be reckoned with. He paired with Jack Sock to defeat Novak
Djokovic and Roger Federer in doubles, and then overcame Djokovic in singles in a thrilling match
tiebreaker. It took a stunning performance from Team Europe’s Alexander Zverev to stop his brilliant run in
the deciding match. Anderson is looking forward to lining up for Team World once again.
John Isner’s 2019 results include reaching the fi nals of the Miami Open, the semis in Acapulco and Delray
Beach and is undoubtedly one of the top performers from the fi rst two editions of the Laver Cup.
letely diff erent to playing in Chicago. We are up against one of the greatest tennis teams ever, in the home
country of one of the greatest players. It takes the home-court advantage to the next level. And Team World
will be up for the challenge.”
Milos Raonic worked with McEnroe in 2016, when he defeated Federer in the semis at Wimbledon on his
run to the fi nals, and looks forward to teaming up with his former mentor again.
“I can’t wait to play the Laver Cup and be part of this unique team competition,” Raonic said. John McEnroe
and I have a great relationship. It will be awesome to have his energy and passion courtside to spur us on.”
Denis Shapovalov, who reached the third round of the Australian Open and the semifi nals of the Miami
Open, reached a career high ranking of 20 in April and the 20-year-old anticipates Team World will be very
competitive in September.
“If you’re competing against the world’s best players like Rafa and Roger, then Kevin, John and Milos are
the perfect teammates to have on your side,” Shapovalov said.
“The Laver Cup has a whole unique atmosphere of its own. I loved every minute of Prague, and playing
under Captain McEnroe. I can’t wait to compete for the cup again in Geneva.”
The star-studded Team Europe comprises world No.2 and recent Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal,
[3] Roger Federer, Roland Garros fi nalist [4] Dominic Thiem, [5] Alexander Zverev and [10] Fabio Fognini.
Captain Björn Borg is expected to name the fi nal team member in the coming weeks.
The third edition of the Laver Cup will take place at the Palexpo, Geneva, from September 20-22,
2019. Team Europe hoisted the trophy at the inaugural event in Prague in 2017 and in Chicago in
2018.
20 Europeans among candidates for ITF President
and Board of Directors
The ITF’s independent Ethics Commission has announced the offi cial nominations for the elec-
tions for the ITF President and Board of Directors that will be held on Friday 27 September 2019
at the ITF’s Annual General Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal.
The President, and fourteen members of the Board of Directors, will be elected for four-year terms
from 2019-23.
Nominations for election to the ITF Board of Directors have been made by Class B Member
Nations who fully meet ITF constitutional criteria. The following nominations for president have
been received:
PRESIDENT
*David Haggerty (USA)
Ivo Kaderka (CZE)
Anil Khanna (IND)
David Miley (IRL)
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