.Grigor Dimitrov has actually been called to Team Europe by leader Bjorn Borg complying with Rafael Nadal's drawback. Image through Shi Tang/Getty Images.
Rafael Nadal is actually out as well as Grigor Dimitrov resides in for Group Europe.
Encouraged through his go to the US Open quarterfinals, Dimitrov has been selected by captain Bjorn Borg to fill up the Group Europe lineup spot left vacant with Nadal's withdrawal from Laver Cup.
The 2024 Laver Cup are going to be actually contested following weekend break, September 20-22nd, in Berlin..
Grigor Dimitrov will certainly embody Crew Europe in Berlin at Laver Cup 2024. Dimitrov switches out Rafael Nadal, who has taken out from this year's competition. pic.twitter.com/Q7o3MrsdPUu2014 Laver Mug (@LaverCup) September 13, 2024.
" I am actually definitely dissatisfied to discuss that I will not be able to compete at the Laver Cup in Berlin following week," Nadal said in a declaration. "This is a team competition and also to really support Staff Europe, I need to carry out what's ideal for all of them and also now there are various other players that can aid the team provide the win.
" I have plenty of fantastic, emotional memories coming from participating in Laver Mug and also I was actually really eagerly anticipating being along with my allies and with Bjorn in his final year as Captain. I want Group Europe the absolute best of luck as well as will certainly be actually cheering all of them on from afar.".
This is the ultimate Laver Cup for Team Europe captain Borg and also Staff Planet leader John McEnroe, that named Francisco Cerundolo and Thanasi Kokkinakis to substitute Alex de Minaur and Tommy Paul on his team.
Francisco Cerundolo and also Thanasi Kokkinakis will certainly represent Staff Planet in Berlin at Laver Mug 2024. Captain John McEnroe has selected all of them to substitute Alex de Minaur as well as Tommy Paul, that have removed due to injury. pic.twitter.com/v0OLK5PKnhu2014 Laver Mug (@LaverCup) September 12, 2024.
Both Paul and de Minaur were actually forced out of Laver Mug as a result of injuries.
2024 Laver Mug Rosters.
Crew Europe.
Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Grigor Dimitrov, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev.
Team Planet.
Francisco Cerundolo, Taylor Fritz, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Ben Shelton, Alejandro Tabilo, Frances Tiafoe.