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Laver Mug News: Grigor Dimitrov Changes Rafael Nadal on Crew Europe

.Grigor Dimitrov has been actually called to Staff Europe through captain Bjorn Borg complying with Rafael Nadal's withdrawal. Photo by Shi Tang/Getty Images.
Rafael Nadal is actually out as well as Grigor Dimitrov remains in for Crew Europe.
Empowered through his run to the United States Open quarterfinals, Dimitrov has been selected by leader Bjorn Borg to fill the Team Europe roster location left behind abandoned along with Nadal's withdrawal from Laver Cup.
The 2024 Laver Cup will certainly be opposed following weekend, September 20-22nd, in Berlin..
Grigor Dimitrov are going to embody Staff Europe in Berlin at Laver Cup 2024. Dimitrov switches out Rafael Nadal, who has removed coming from this year's competition. pic.twitter.com/Q7o3MrsdPUu2014 Laver Mug (@LaverCup) September 13, 2024.
" I am actually actually disappointed to share that I will not manage to contend at the Laver Cup in Berlin upcoming week," Nadal mentioned in a declaration. "This is a crew competition and to definitely support Group Europe, I need to have to accomplish what is actually best for all of them and presently there are actually various other players who may aid the staff supply the win.
" I have numerous excellent, psychological moments coming from participating in Laver Mug as well as I was actually really awaiting being actually along with my allies and also with Bjorn in his ultimate year as Leader. I desire Crew Europe the best of luck and also are going to be cheering all of them on coming from afar.".
This is the ultimate Laver Mug for Group Europe captain Borg and Staff World leader John McEnroe, who named Francisco Cerundolo and also Thanasi Kokkinakis to change Alex de Minaur as well as Tommy Paul on his team.
Francisco Cerundolo as well as Thanasi Kokkinakis are going to stand for Team Globe in Berlin at Laver Cup 2024. Leader John McEnroe has picked all of them to replace Alex de Minaur and Tommy Paul, that have taken out because of personal injury. pic.twitter.com/v0OLK5PKnhu2014 Laver Mug (@LaverCup) September 12, 2024.
Both Paul and de Minaur were forced out of Laver Cup because of injuries.
2024 Laver Cup Rosters.
Group Europe.
Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Grigor Dimitrov, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev.
Crew Planet.
Francisco Cerundolo, Taylor Fritz, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Ben Shelton, Alejandro Tabilo, Frances Tiafoe.