Laver Cup becomes ATP event

[TheMaestro1990]

Just think of it as more videos for you to make

Laver Cup was already around so it doesn't make a difference I'm afraid

 

[EasyGoing]

No need to be that cocky. As if you don't say stupid things yourself.

No, I agree, we all say them. Just look at you and your "lesson in maths" on Nadal's RG chances!!

 

[True Fanerer]

Laver Cup was already around so it doesn't make a difference I'm afraid

LC is in the news today, so maybe your views will go up.

 

[TheIntrovert]

Some of the comments here seem to be much ado about nothing

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

The difference I've gathered so far is that the ATP will now offer marketing and promotional help, along with providing chair umpires and trainers.

do they provide chairs as well ?
(could be another trick/request from the mallorcan mafia)

anyway, still a useless exo... but an official one now.

 

[True Fanerer]

do they provide chairs as well ?
(could be another trick/request from the mallorcan mafia)

anyway, still a useless exo... but an official one now.

It's just for fun and a money grab. I see it as a win for Fed over his haters during these "political" times.

 

[tennisaddict]

Laver Cup was already around so it doesn't make a difference I'm afraid

It will add viewership even after Fed stops playing . Bigger picture

 

[chrisberchris]

Too many complainers on this board. Seriously, find something to be happy about. I am glad that the ATP has more or less legitimized the cup. That provides longevity and a "tournament" where professional tennis players can take a week to just enjoy playing without having the constant distraction of the professional tennis life. I for one like to see the more human side of professional athletes and I believe that is what this cup promotes.

 

[tennisaddict]

Too many complainers on this board. Seriously, find something to be happy about. I am glad that the ATP has more or less legitimized the cup. That provides longevity and a "tournament" where professional tennis players can take a week to just enjoy playing without having the constant distraction of the professional tennis life. I for one like to see the more human side of professional athletes and I believe that is what this cup promotes.

Too many things here are about fandom and not tennis

 

[Milehigh5280]

I don't understand all the hate Laver Cup gets. I've watched a couple of matches last year and it was quite enjoyable. I could see this turning into like an all-star game for the ATP.

 

[Otacon]

I was a LC hater at the beginning, but after two editions, I came to like it because it simply shows a different facet of tennis.

 

[Ann]

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Fedr determined to destroy tennis before he leaves

Weak Fans determined to make mountains out of thin air to whine about a nothingness that they're too dim to comprehend.

 

[Shaolin]

So what's the difference between an ATP event that doesn't award ranking points and an exho?

It's just basically just still an exo thatll be marketed by the ATP and use some of their umps.

 

[icedevil0289]

well novak as president of atp player council supports this, or is proud to support anyways based on the quote i read.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

well novak as president of atp supports this, or is proud to support anyways based on the quote i read.

Novak is not a president of the ATP, lol

 

[HipRotation]

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Weak Fans determined to make mountains out of thin air to whine about a nothingness that they're too dim to comprehend.

I'm strong minded.

 

[alex527]

Is this the only exo to be made an ATP event? I thought the Abu Dhabi one was too, but just read it's not.

 

[King No1e]

The Laver Cup is supposed to be a celebration/exhibition. Not a mothertrucking ATP tour competition.

 

[King No1e]

Is this the only exo to be made an ATP event? I thought the Abu Dhabi one was too, but just read it's not.

Making Abu Dhabi a 250 isn't that terrible an idea, because it's been treated like a low-level ATP event.

 

[icedevil0289]

Novak is not a president of the ATP, lol

lmao i meant atp player council

 

[Ann]

The Laver Cup is supposed to be a celebration/exhibition. Not a mothertrucking ATP tour competition.

It isn't an "ATP tour competition" it's an ATP event. The ATP will help promote it but nothing else.

 

[icedevil0289]

It isn't an "ATP tour competition" it's an ATP event. The ATP will help promote it but nothing else.

their fav is proud to support it as well. idk why people are so up in arms about this, they see federer and thinks he controls the entirety of atp, yet funny enough he was the one who had to do some of the most adjusting. controls the atp but still surfaces continue to slow down and there is no grass masters. clearly working against his own self interest.

 

[Ann]

their fav is proud to support it as well. idk why people are so up in arms about this, they see federer and thinks he controls the entirety of atp, yet funny enough he was the one who had to do some of the most adjusting. controls the atp but still surfaces continue to slow down and there is no grass masters. clearly working against his own self interest.

I don't get the uproar either. The ONLY thing that's happened is somewhere the ATP will list it as an actual event and will promote it on their website. That's it.

Much Ado about less than nothing.

 

[Luka888]

So what? I like the black court. It should be fun. I'm just not sure that the Europe team could lose this ever .

Well, maybe if the other team could somehow hire ATomic and Nick . Winning combo

 

[Mainad]

So winners will get ATP ranking points for this?

Really? A team competition?

Really?

To think they stopped awarding ranking points to the far more prestigious Davis Cup and Olympics. But hey, anything for Federer, no?

 

[EllieK]

I love watching Laver cup and the players seem to have a blast. Some high quality matches in both of the previous events and I love that it honors Laver, a man whose play and humility deserve our respect. I'm glad the ATP has stepped on board. You all are entitled to your opinion of course but I for one welcome this news.

 

[Lleytonstation]

In what world is the Laver Cup bad for tennis? I see a lot of people bashing it. It does not harm the tour or the sport of tennis. Now you can argue whether or not it will stick or if helps tennis, but it sure does not hurt it in anyway... unless your a Djokovic fan and your jealous of Fed's success off the court.

 

[norcal]

This is terrible news, if the ATP gets involved it's just another opportunity for giant slayer Nick to get fined/suspended.

And if ranking points are at stake Nick will tank!

 

[Standaa]

Zzz

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[TMF]

To think they stopped awarding ranking points to the far more prestigious Davis Cup and Olympics. But hey, anything for Federer, no?

I disagree.

Laver Cup has surpassed Davis Cup and Tennis in the Olympic.

 

[Mainad]

I disagree.

Laver Cup has surpassed Davis Cup and Tennis in the Olympic.

You've got to be joking.

 

[TMF]

You've got to be joking.

No I'm not.

I know this is shocking to you since Laver Cup has grown in stature is such a short period of time. Such as life.

 

[Grampa]

I think a lot of posters here were quick to jump to conclusions. It's still not going to award points and I doubt Fedfans are going to start adding it to Roger's title count. We aren't like the VB.

 

[smoledman]

No points, but ATP will provide media support + physios.

 

[True Fanerer]

This is terrible news, if the ATP gets involved it's just another opportunity for giant slayer Nick to get fined/suspended.

And if ranking points are at stake Nick will tank!

I've always said that LC is basically for Nick.

 

[Mainad]

No I'm not.

I know this is shocking to you since Laver Cup has grown in stature is such a short period of time. Such as life.

Lol....it's not grown THAT much. They've only had 2 editions and most people think it's just a fun exho.

 

[sureshs]

ATP wants a share of the pie

 

[Deleted member 763024]

Lol....it's not grown THAT much. They've only had 2 editions and most people think it's just a fun exho.

If by 'fun' you mean 'hit and giggle', then you're way off the mark.

Players seemed to have taken matches pretty seriously for a weekend with no ranking points from all I could tell; If Kyrgios and Federer were just pretending to be playing hard then they gave an Oscar-worthy performance. Same for Nadal on the sidelines.

 

[Ann]

To think they stopped awarding ranking points to the far more prestigious Davis Cup and Olympics. But hey, anything for Federer, no?

As one of the better posters on here I know I can say this to you and you'll actually understand it - no they're not giving ranking points to the laver cup. They just put it on their schedule to help promote it. Nothing else changed.

 

[TMF]

Lol....it's not grown THAT much. They've only had 2 editions and most people think it's just a fun exho.

Davis Cup and Olympic are fun too.

The fact is players take seriously when playing Laver Cup. Fans are at the edge of their seat. Tickets, TV rating skyrocketed !

Yes only 2 editions, but it became SO successful and attention, the ATP decided to add Laver Cup to their annual ATP Tour calendar.

 

[Sephiroth]

The fact is players take seriously when playing Laver Cup.

Yeah is that why Wawrinka decided to play in a Russian ATP 250 event than this?

This is just an exhibition and exhibitions get attention anyway if big stars are going to play in it (plus the truckload of cash going their way) but it will never be more important than even an ATP 250 event for a tennis player's career.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Roger making his donation to the council.

 

[underground]

Making Abu Dhabi a 250 isn't that terrible an idea, because it's been treated like a low-level ATP event.

Not anymore IMO. The field has weakened in the past few years with players pulling out last minute.

 

[King No1e]

Let me guess, they're gonna join forces with IPTL and count that for ranking points too. Oh yeah, and start applying the IPTL scoring for every ATP tournament to appeal to the "low-attention-span young fans"

 

[True Fanerer]

Yeah is that why Wawrinka decided to play in a Russian ATP 250 event than this?

This is just an exhibition and exhibitions get attention anyway if big stars are going to play in it (plus the truckload of cash going their way) but it will never be more important than even an ATP 250 event for a tennis player's career.

You don't see what happened there do you? Fed couldn't afford to pay his best friend to play Laver Cup lol. Next thing you hear is that the ATP and LC join forces. Think about it young fella and get back to me.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

These ATP boys owe me some cheddah.

 

[Sum Buddy Ells]

This just in...

Wimbledon 2030 to become an official ATP event and be renamed Federer Cup

 

[Grampa]

There is too much saltiness in this thread from Djokodal fans and all year round about the Laver Cup. Sheesh! Here have some Lindt

 

[Sephiroth]

You don't see what happened there do you? Fed couldn't afford to pay his best friend to play Laver Cup lol. Next thing you hear is that the ATP and LC join forces. Think about it young fella and get back to me.

Bro what you on about, my man speaking in riddles on a tennis forum

 

[True Fanerer]

Bro what you on about, my man speaking in riddles on a tennis forum

You're either gullible or playing dumb. Either way I don't have patience with posters like you that feel like you need to give Nadal an excuse for losing once upon a time at the FO. It's legit because Nadal said so right? Give me a break. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what happened here with Stan and Fed.