Agassi's tremendous praise for Laver: "It's one of my most memorable weeks on a tennis court"

Carlos Navarro | 22 Sep 2025 | 15.03

Agassi did not skimp on praise and gushed over the Laver Cup. Source: Getty

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Who would have thought that Andre Agassi would be the absolute MVP of a competition where he simply appears as a coach. That's what happened in a Laver Cup 2025 marked by the great moments provided by the Las Vegas native, culminating in the final joy of winning the competition in an agonizing fashion.

The Team World achieved the victory after Taylor Fritz’s great triumph over Alexander Zverev, a match that unleashed euphoria within the team led by Andre Agassi. Few people have enjoyed the competition more than the American, very comfortable in his role as a leader and motivator, giving an extra dose of dynamism and energy that ultimately boosted his team's motivation to lead them to victory.

Not particularly fond of the spotlight in recent times, the Laver Cup has brought Agassi back into the spotlight... and he seems to appreciate it. After becoming champions, in words collected by the ATP, the Kid from Las Vegas spared no praise, describing the experience as one of the most memorable "weeks" of his entire sporting career. "Everyone played a very important role in making this one of the most memorable weeks I’ve experienced on a tennis court. And that’s saying something because I spent many years out there, one way or another... but this was a real team effort. I'm extremely proud of my guys. They were unwavering. They never stopped believing.".

But Andre not only enjoyed coaching his team like a little kid: he also learned and took away several lessons from the attitudes of names like Alex de Miñaur, Fran Cerúndolo, Taylor Fritz, and Joao Fonseca. "The key element I'm taking away from this group is their impressive confidence in what they can do on a tennis court. It's not delusions: it was incredible to see their calm amidst the storms. What I've learned is something I've been learning over these years: to listen more instead of speaking so much, to stay on the sidelines.".

FRITZ, THE STAR AND A JOKE WITH RODDICK

The one who trusted the most in his abilities was Taylor Fritz turned hero: the American secured the final point with a magnificent victory over Zverev just 24 hours after defeating Carlos Alcaraz. A perfect tournament on an individual level, a performance he masterfully deconstructs recalling a small encounter with Andy Roddick: "It was going to be tough to return to the court and play the way I did against Carlos."

It's funny: as I was leaving the hotel, I ran into Andy Roddick, with whom I haven't spoken much in the past. The guy told me: 'Don't worry, today you're going to play better', joking about how well I performed against Carlos. It was the players who chose the lineup for today, and I was the one who raised my hand to put myself in the position I did. I just had to deliver a great performance, it’s a match (against Zverev) where I obviously feel comfortable. I was going to compete until the end to contribute to the team's victory", proudly mentioned Fritz, who now includes, as an interesting fact, six wins against top-10 players in this competition. A triumph that signifies a historic Laver for Team World: they have won three of the last four editions... and with the energy of the new 'Captain Andre,' they promise much more.

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