In the world of tennis, there’s an event that used to shine as brightly as a superstar’s spotlight. It’s called the Laver Cup, and in 2022, it was a major highlight because it marked the farewell of the legendary Roger Federer. This tournament brought together tennis greats like Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray, creating a tennis spectacle that fans couldn’t resist.

But now, in 2023, the excitement has faded, the big names are gone, and the future of the Laver Cup is in doubt. As tennis fans eagerly await the upcoming Laver Cup, they’re wondering if it can become exciting again or if it’ll be forgotten in the world of tennis.

Fans share their disappointment over Laver Cup impending doom

Expectations for the 2023 Laver Cup have faded. Initially, fans were hopeful because Stefanos Tsitsipas was part of the event. However, that hope disappeared when Tsitsipas withdrew. A well-known tennis blogger expressed the frustration of many on Twitter, saying, “Team Europe without any of its stars now; Djokovic, Alcaraz, Medvedev, Nadal, Rune, Tsitsipas, Sinner. Fans are spending thousands to watch the likes of Arthur Fils play in a meaningless competition. Laver Cup is just not sustainable.”

Fans on social media shared their disappointment

A fan stated, “I’ve never seen a competition with so much faux competitiveness. It was clear as day that no one gave a crap about it, but I’m sure Roger and Rafa got some nice appearance fees to attend.”

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Another fan shared their disappointment, “It had its golden age with Fedal and Djokovic. Not surprising these other players aren’t fired up to play with those guys not playing.”

A fan added, “Well put. The future of the Laver Cup seems uncertain. We might not always see star players participating in it.”

A fan stated, “What I think is the previous editions had at least one of the big 3, so it was incentive enough for the other players to play with them/against them. Now not so much.”

A fan shared their opinion, “Unless there are ATP points offered and significant money rewards, this competition will not see many top players participate.”

A disappointed fan added, “Unbelievably disappointing. Happy to have attended 2018, 2019 & 2021 when the top players participated.”

Another fan shared their opinion, “The Laver cup has to disappear for the sake of tennis. And give that attention to a traditional tournament that is in crisis, the Davis Cup. It was a mistake from Federer; he didn?t see it in the long term.”

John McEnroe, a tennis legend, talked to the media about how the Laver Cup has changed. He admitted that scheduling can be tough because it falls between big tournaments. But he called on those involved to support it.

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With the 2023 Laver Cup teams set, tennis fans are split in their opinions. Both sides have skilled players in the world’s top ten, but the fact that the tennis superstars are missing has left fans with mixed feelings. This event, which used to be famous for its lineup of big names, is now in a bit of a tough spot.

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