Holger Rune, the world No. 10, expressed uncontained excitement about making his Laver Cup debut for Team Europe at the 2025 event, set for September 19–21 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The 22-year-old Dane, announced as a Captain’s Pick by Yannick Noah on May 13, 2025, joins a formidable lineup including Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, facing Team World’s Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, and João Fonseca. Rune, who withdrew from the 2023 Laver Cup due to a back injury, shared his enthusiasm, stating, “It feels amazing to be selected for Team Europe in San Francisco. I was so close to playing a few years ago but got injured. I’m ready now, and I can’t wait for the competition and visiting San Francisco for the first time,” as quoted by the Laver Cup website.
Rune’s 2025 season, highlighted by a Barcelona Open title over Alcaraz and an Indian Wells Masters 1000 final, underscores his big-match pedigree, with five ATP titles and three Grand Slam quarter-finals. Noah praised his “fierce competitiveness” and “strong form,” noting his eagerness to contribute to Team Europe’s bid to reclaim the title after their 2024 Berlin victory. The Laver Cup’s unique team format, featuring singles and doubles over three days on an indoor hard court, excites Rune, who said, “I know from other players it’s one of the most enjoyable competitions. The atmosphere will be great.”
Fans on social media echoed his excitement, with posts calling him a “fantastic addition” to a “stacked” Team Europe. Rune’s aggressive style and flair, seen in his recent Italian Open third-round loss to Corentin Moutet (7-5, 6-7(1), 6-4), promise to electrify the Chase Center. As San Francisco hosts its first Laver Cup, Rune’s debut alongside tennis’s elite, under Noah’s passionate leadership, sets the stage for a thrilling clash against Andre Agassi’s Team World, with tickets already in high demand via Ticketmaster.
