Laver Cup 2025: Players who have withdrawn
Three Americans withdrew from Laver Cup 2025, weakening Team World’s contingent.
The Laver Cup 2025 has seen a wave of withdrawals shake up Team World’s original lineup, forcing captain Andre Agassi to make multiple replacements ahead of the event. Against an already powerful team led by top ranked stars like Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune, Team Europe enter the competition as hot contenders.
Taylor Fritz and his men will have to play out of their skins to end Team Europe’s superb streak. Fritz himself will have to come to the party, and heavy expectations will be on Australia’s Alex de Minaur, alongside promising talents in Brazilian prodigy Joao Fonseca and Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo.
Full list of players who have withdrawn from Laver Cup 2025
Frances Tiafoe
World No. 29 Frances Tiafoe has become the third confirmed withdrawal from Team World at the 2025 Laver Cup, following Shelton and Paul. After competing in the Davis Cup in Delray Beach, the American opted to rest ahead of the Asian Swing and will not feature in the event. His place will be taken by world No. 8 Alex de Minaur, giving captain Andre Agassi another top-10 player alongside Taylor Fritz in Team World’s lineup.
Ben Shelton
Ben Shelton (No. 6) was forced to withdraw from Team World’s Laver Cup lineup due to a post-US Open injury. Shelton earlier had to forfeit his third round clash of US Open due to heart-breaking shoulder injury, and his time away from the centre stage continues. To fill his spot, captain Agassi brought in fellow American Alex Michelsen (No. 32), giving the youngster a chance to make his debut in the prestigious event.
Tommy Paul
Similarly, 15th ranked Tommy Paul also pulled out earlier in the week with a post-US Open injury setback. His place was taken by big-serving American Reilly Opelka (No. 63), marking his return to the team and adding experience and power to the World lineup, in both singles and doubles division.
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Updated Laver Cup 2025 teams
Team World
- Taylor Fritz
- Alex de Minaur
- Francisco Cerúndolo
- Alex Michelsen
- João Fonseca
- Reilly Opelka
- Jenson Brooksby (ALT)
Team Europe
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Alexander Zverev
- Holger Rune
- Casper Ruud
- Jakub Menšík
- Flavio Cobolli
- Tomáš Macháč (ALT)
Which players withdrew from Laver Cup 2025?
Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul withdrew from Team World’s Laver Cup 2025 lineup.
Who replaced the withdrawn players in Team World?
Alex de Minaur, Alex Michelsen, and Reilly Opelka stepped in as replacements for Tiafoe, Shelton and Paul.
Who are the key players for Team Europe at Laver Cup 2025?
Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Holger Rune and Casper Ruud lead Team Europe’s strong roster.
When and where is Laver Cup 2025 being held?
Laver Cup 2025 is scheduled later this year in Berlin, Germany.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.