It’s a totally pointless event, but it’s popular because we get to see the likes of Federer, Nadal, and Murygoat play with each other in a relaxed atmosphere. When they all shuffle off in to retirement I can’t see it continuing. Who would pay to watch an exho where the likes of Tsitsipas and Zverev are constantly giving each other high fives?
Not really. At least the WTF has all the top ranked players there and have a humongous prize money so there is a tangible incentive to win. Also, significant ATP points are involved. This Laver cup just have some random players who are kinda popular. The players all look serious at WTF.This thread reminds me of @babbette 's thread long ago denouncing the WTF as a glorified exo.
Just quoting good old @babbette .Not really. At least the WTF has all the top ranked players there and have a humongous prize money so there is a tangible incentive to win. Also, significant ATP points are involved. This Laver cup just have some random players who are kinda popular. The players all look serious at WTF.
It would be kool to see it remain relevant as long as Rod Laver is still aliveI don't see Laver Cup staying relevant much longer any way. It may just be permanently cancelled once it becomes irrelevant.
It would be kool to see it remain relevant as long as Rod Laver is still alive
I didn't get a chance to see it. You don't think the wrist was a significant factor in that result? Or Novak's lack of practice / play this year?Being a player and teacher, I know scores can be choreographed, but this seemed as real as it could except for Djokovic going down to FAA so easily! He just wasn't there!
Why don't they take the Laver Cup to an Australian city before the Rocket leave us forever?It would be kool to see it remain relevant as long as Rod Laver is still alive
Sounds like something that should happen. Does Tennis Australia not have something to say about this since they were one of the partners who created LC?Why don't they take the Laver Cup to an Australian city before the Rocket leave us forever?
I didn't get a chance to see it. You don't think the wrist was a significant factor in that result? Or Novak's lack of practice / play this year?
Don't think Rafa was interested? He did have other pressing matters weighing on him -- ab injury & first born on the way. He certainly seemed emotionally investedI heard that, but thought it was a good ploy to keep The World "in it" with a possibility to win! It's an absolute joke that with all the top 10 Euro's, they actually lost to The World! I couldn't fathom it really even with the weak play of Federer and Murray! Rafa didn't seem interested and is usually done after the USO! Huge choke by Tsitsipas!
Boring, artificial, so many fake emotions that makes even a hardcore tennis fan to close his eyes and hope it will pass soon.
Guess it goes well with that old fart Laver who has too much undeserved publicity.
Come on guys, Alcaraz vs. Kyrgios will be epic!
"Old fart Laver... "! No sense or appreciation of tennis history? Tennis before the Big 3? Are you really in your 40s?Boring, artificial, so many fake emotions that makes even a hardcore tennis fan to close his eyes and hope it will pass soon.
Guess it goes well with that old fart Laver who has too much undeserved publicity.
i may be wrong but i like to think there might be a right balance between showing genuine appreciation for tennis history and exhibiting uncontrolled drooling or weeping about a circus exo@comjag @vive le beau jeu !
"Old fart Laver... "! No sense or appreciation of tennis history? Tennis before the Big 3? Are you really in your 40s?
It doesn't actually worry me that much either way but it's not going away any time soon that's for sure, Federer, Borg, McEnroe, Laver are too heavily invested in it now for it to just disappear...
In its current form, the LC will not survive without RF's heavy involvement and his ability to promote the event and get the biggest names to participate. And even if names like Alcaraz, Zverev, Medvedev all play, I'm not sure there will be enough interest.
Tennis simply doesn't lend itself to the team format like golf.
I've enjoying reading people bash Jack Sock all weekend (who won 2 doubles matches and almost beat Casper Ruud) and the conspiracy theory types claiming the matches are "rigged."
I watched more of the Laver Cup than I ever have previously, and the Tiafoe/Tsitsipas match was fantastic. Not sure why tennis fans dont like seeing the best players in the world playing each other in a unique format. If you dont like it, you can go watch Alexander Bublik lose a 3rd set break point after hitting a ball with his racquet handle. There were plenty of other tournaments on as well.
It's also great to see some North American cities that don't have a premier event get to host an indoor tournament with big players.
10 years maybe, anyone's guess whether it will still be around in 20 years. If there's a lack of stars, it may be hard for it to remain a viable eventWhat would soon be to you? All of the above guys can do other things and sad to say but Laver could pass at any moment and very likely within a decade.
Good lord some of you are hopeless. This is a very popular event. New Stars will rise. Its not going anywhere.
I guess I must have a very boring life because I very much enjoyed the LC this year. I never paid much attention to it before, but decided to watch a bit of it this year and really enjoyed most of the matches, especially because Team World won.
The “too cool for school” crowd here just wants to crap on everything. Great event, loved it.I've enjoyed reading people bash Jack Sock all weekend (who won 2 doubles matches and almost beat Casper Ruud) and the conspiracy theory types claiming the matches are "rigged."
I watched more of the Laver Cup than I ever have previously, and the Tiafoe/Tsitsipas match was fantastic. Not sure why tennis fans dont like seeing the best players in the world playing each other in a unique format. If you dont like it, you can go watch Alexander Bublik lose a 3rd set break point after hitting a ball with his racquet handle. There were plenty of other tournaments on as well.
It's also great to see some North American cities that don't have a premier event get to host an indoor tournament with big players.