By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday Could 22, 2024
One other American legend is taking on John McEnroe’s captaincy at Laver Cup.
Former World No.1 and eight-time Grand Slam Champion Andre Agassi has been named as the brand new Laver Cup Crew World Captain and can start his time period with Laver Cup 2025 in San Francisco.
Agassi takes over for McEnroe, who has captained Crew World because the inaugural Laver Cup in Prague in 2017. McEnroe will nonetheless have the helm this yr as he guides Crew World towards Crew Europe in Berlin, from September 20 to September 22.
Andre Agassi (@AndreAgassi) is able to lead Crew World to victory when he takes over as Captain for Laver Cup 2025. pic.twitter.com/wd2QW8bcmm
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) Could 22, 2024
“I’m actually honored to just accept the invitation to turn out to be the Laver Cup Crew World Captain,” stated Agassi, who will attend this yr’s occasion in Berlin in an effort to put together for his new gig. “In simply seven brief years because the Laver Cup started, it’s been so gratifying for followers, together with myself, to observe the greats of the sport staff up and compete towards each other on this unimaginable staff atmosphere.
“I hope I can construct the rapport, respect and belief with the gamers as John has carried out and I can’t wait to tackle this function, it’s not one I’m taking evenly.” McEnroe says Agassi is the suitable man for the job.
“I wish to congratulate Andre on turning into the following Crew World Captain, I do know he’s the suitable man for the job,” stated McEnroe, a seven-time main champion.
Moreover, it was introduced that Bjorn Borg’s successor as Crew Europe Captain beginning in 2025 will probably be introduced within the coming days.
