De Miñaur vows eternal love to the Laver Cup: "I look forward to this week all year"

Álex de Miñaur has rightfully earned the spotlight on Saturday at the Laver Cup 2026, by managing to defeat the best player of the year so far, Alexander Zverev, and in a spectacular way. After achieving this, he attended a press conference to explain why this competition is so important.

There are many supposed purists who disdain the Laver Cup, trivializing its impact by calling it mere exhibition, and considering that players behave artificially due to the money they receive. 

The Demon finds a way😈@alexdeminaur defeats Zverev 2-6, 7-6(5), [11-9] to put Team World in front after Match 6.#LaverCup #TennisUnrivaled pic.twitter.com/2EfFmKqsZY

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 26, 2026

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but in the nine editions of this competition, there have been more than enough moments to value it as a unique, peculiar tournament, with a strong competitive spirit from the players and capable of providing entertainment both on and off the court.

It doesn't seem to make much sense to criticize something that the players themselves value so well. Many continuously express their praise for this competition, and the latest to do so has been Álex de Miñaur, still riding the high of having come back against Zverev. His explanation of how positive the Laver Cup is certainly deserves attention.

This is what Álex de Miñaur said after beating Zverev in the Laver Cup 2026

How he came back against Zverev

"What was going through my mind is that I was pretty much on the ropes, and the situation looked very bad. Sascha came out firing, playing at a very high level and hitting the ball with a lot of speed from both sides. I was struggling to find a way to hurt him."

"The advice and game plan were to try to get myself into the match no matter what and to vary as much as possible. I was able to get more returns in play, changed my position on returns, and offered him different situations. Little by little, I got into the match, and when my opportunities came, I knew how to take advantage of them."

What the Laver Cup brings to De Miñaur

"These types of events always awaken a different energy in me. The Laver Cup is a bit different because, in the end, you have to win a set and a super tie-break, so I would say that it depends a bit more on a toss of the coin."

"I thrive in these kinds of environments. I look forward to these moments every year. The tennis season is very long, and when you have the opportunity to play for something that goes a bit beyond yourself, an extra energy appears."

"I have always played very well when I have represented my country, and I am glad I could also offer a good performance today."

Importance of honoring Rod Laver

"Rod was a pioneer. What he has done for this sport is unrivaled for all Australians who have grown up following tennis. We know what he achieved and everything he did for us and for our culture."

"I have been lucky to share some very special moments with Rod over the years. He handed me the Davis Cup jacket when I debuted, and it was a very special moment."

"Seeing that he continues to enjoy tennis and contributes so much to this sport at his age is something extraordinary. I am glad that this tournament bears his name, and I hope we can keep it going for many years."

The reflections of Álex de Miñaur are noteworthy, as he may have found a significant moral and confidence boost for the rest of the season with this victory over Alexander Zverev. Praise for the Laver Cup continues from the participants.

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