The Laver Cup was first held in 2017 to honor the legendary Rod Laver, the only man to achieve the Calendar-Year Grand Slam. Spearheaded by Roger Federer and his management company Team8, the event took inspiration from golf’s Ryder Cup, introducing a new format where Team Europe faces Team World.

Since 2019, the ATP has officially included the Laver Cup on its calendar, and the two sides renewed their agreement in 2024. Yet the event still offers no ranking points, and this unusual status has fueled an ongoing debate about where it truly belongs within professional tennis.

Why the Laver Cup Should Join the ATP Tour in full

The Laver Cup offers the ATP a unique regional team event, unlike the nation-based Davis Cup. It creates rare partnerships such as Federer and Nadal in doubles and a

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