Agassi and Noah discuss Laver Cup captaincy ahead of London edition
Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah spoke about their roles as Laver Cup captains ahead of the London event. Agassi said a captain cannot simply transform champions but can support them and avoid disrupting their routines. Noah, whose Team Europe lost in San Francisco, said it is Europe's turn to win in London.
The O2 in London stages the next Laver Cup, with Agassi and Noah returning for a second stint as opposing captains. Agassi leads Team World; Noah leads Team Europe. Noah's side fell 15-9 in San Francisco, and he is overseeing a Laver Cup on his home continent for the first time.
Noah said his first year involved unfamiliarity, but periodic check-ins have since built friendships. Agassi described the role as supportive presence rather than transformation, noting players arrive with families, crews and trainers. He also anticipates a partisan crowd and recruited North and South American supporters. First matches are Friday.
The London edition may draw more attention to the Laver Cup as a team event, potentially benefiting local hospitality and tennis fans. Players could gain from captain-led camaraderie, while supporters may see how cross-border teams shape rivalries. If the event sells well, it could reinforce London's role as a major tennis host, though its broader social effect is likely limited to sports audiences and tourism.