Alcaraz and Jódar will debut on Friday at the 2026 Laver Cup
Once the match order of the Laver Cup 2026 was revealed after the assignments of the captains of both teams became known, it is worth noting that on the very first day, Friday, September 25th, we will see both Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Jódar in action. They will both compete during the night session, so all eyes of Spanish tennis will be on the O2 Arena in London.
It will be at 20:00h in Spain when Rafael Jódar steps onto the court to face Alexander Bublik, marking the Madrid native's debut in this tournament. It represents a significant responsibility for him to seek a point that could be key in Team Europe's quest to win the title.
Day 1 Lineups of Laver Cup London 2026 are in.
Day 1 Lineups are submitted by the Captains in a blind draw. As hosts, Team Europe can choose whether to select their lineup first on Saturday or Sunday. They have chosen to select first on Saturday and second on Sunday.#LaverCup… pic.twitter.com/8EuYy7867W— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 24, 2026
Alcaraz will once again play the first doubles point of the Laver Cup
Later, in the doubles match, Carlos Alcaraz will pair with Jakub Mensik to face the duo formed by Alexander Bublik, who will have a busy night, and Taylor Fritz, one of the mainstays of Team World. It will be interesting to see the Murcian gain rhythm and confidence in doubles, a format in which he could be decisive at the end of this year, in the Davis Cup.
Before that, in the daytime session, which will start at 14:00h in Spain, the competition will open with Casper Ruud and Fran Cerúndolo, two regulars of this tournament who have repeatedly shown their commitment to the competition. After that, Jakub Mensik and Brandon Nakashima will compete in a very attractive match between two players looking to make their mark in the Laver Cup 2026.
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