Andre Agassi was one of the brightest sparks of the 2025 Laver Cup as he became a team captain for the first time.
The American legend oversaw Team World’s surprise victory against Team Europe in San Francisco, as the likes of Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur overcame Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.
Agassi was an excellent presence at the Laver Cup and he will continue in his role when the tournament hits London in October.
The eight-time major winner is currently at the Rio Open and he discussed the chances of the Laver Cup ever being hosted in Brazil.
Andre Agassi would love the Laver Cup to come to Brazil
Many fans were disappointed when the Laver Cup was announced to be returning to London, as the tournament’s ethos had previously revealed it wanted to hit spots that didn’t often get high-profile tennis.
Asked if the Laver Cup could come to Brazil, Agassi said: “There’s a lot that goes into making an event like this happen in a calendar year with such a heavy demand on the players’ schedules.
“The location is also very important, that it stays in flow of their access to the next tournament. There’s a lot of considerations. Laver Cup has done a great job in figuring out the working logistics to make it as successful as possible.”
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However, Agassi did concede that a Brazilian Laver Cup event would be an excellent choice by the decision-makers.
“To play here with that format, with that event, would be remarkable. This is a very passionate sports country and I’ve always seen it firsthand, the Brazilians coming out to cheer their favourites.
“I picked up my first win here in 1987. I’ve learned first hand what a passionate environment Brazil can bring to any sporting event, let alone such a great one with the Laver Cup.”
Andre Agassi shares what tennis fans have told him about the Laver Cup
The Laver Cup has been a popular addition to the tennis calendar since Roger Federer introduced the Ryder Cup-style format in 2017.
The biggest stars in tennis have flocked to the event, including Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Federer.
Federer even opted to retire at the event in 2022 and Agassi has shared that some fans have lauded the Laver Cup as superior to Grand Slams.
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At the Rio Open, Agassi said: “It’s a very intense weekend of tennis and I met many fans who have been to many Grand Slams and they’ve been to the Laver Cup, and you’d be surprised how many of them would choose the Laver Cup if they only had one choice.
“Because of just how intense that weekend can be and the uniqueness of seeing so many different styles of match-ups to playing with your peers. The guys show up with such intensity when it’s time to play.”
The Laver Cup has been hosted in Prague, Chicago, Geneva, Boston, London, Vancouver, Berlin, and San Francisco since its inception.
