The Laver Cup is set to dazzle tennis fans next month with a star-studded line-up at San Francisco. Some of the top American ATP names are going to join Andre Agassi’s Team World to take on their European counterparts. The likes of Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca, and Tommy Paul had already been confirmed ahead of the eighth edition of the coveted tournament. And now that two-time US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe has also made it to Agassi’s team, Shelton couldn’t help but feel elated.

The 22-year-old took to his Instagram story a few hours ago after he learned that his friend Frances Tiafoe is coming back to the Laver Cup.  Of course, Shelton was super hyped after learning about this update. On IG, he wrote “Laver foe 😮‍💨 “ while admiring Tiafoe’s return. So how could his buddy stay behind in sharing a response?

“My dawwwg ✊✊”, Tiafoe simply wrote in his own IG story while acknowledging Shelton’s excitement. He’s previously represented Team World during the editions in 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, and 2024. In fact, Tiafoe was the hero of Team World’s maiden title win three years ago when his dramatic win over Stefanos Tsitsipas guided Team World to an epic victory against Team Europe.

“There’s nothing like Laver Cup,” said Tiafoe after the announcement of his comeback to the event. “I love playing for Team World and competing alongside guys who are usually my rivals. We’ve built something special, and I can’t wait to bring that same energy to San Francisco. Playing at home in front of U.S. fans means a lot – and I want to do everything I can to help us win.”

Not just him, even his captain is looking forward to his yet another campaign for Team World. So how did eight-time slam king and former ATP pro Andre Agassi react to Tiafoe’s return?

Andre Agassi lauds Frances Tiafoe ahead of 2025 Laver Cup

This season, Frances Tiafoe‘s been in red-hot form. Back in April, he succeeded in reaching the summit clash of the Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston. And then in Paris, he managed to reach the quarterfinal of the French Open. It was his best campaign on the Parisian clay so far.

Following the news of the World No.14’s comeback, Team World captain Andre Agassi shared his honest thoughts. Praising the 27-year-old, he said, “Frances is a perfect fit for the Laver Cup,” reported the Laver Cup’s website on August 12. “He’s a big-match player, who thrives in the team environment, and is a threat in both singles and doubles.”

The ex-American icon added, “Beyond that, he brings incredible energy while on court and to our bench when supporting the team. His presence lifts everyone around him. I’m thrilled to have him on our team.” After Tiafoe’s addition, one spot still remains for the sixth man who will eventually fill up the squad.

In case you missed keeping track of updates, Team World will go against Team Europe, which comprises ATP stars like five-time slam winner Carlos Alcaraz, World No.3 Alexander Zverev, Holger Rune, and Casper Ruud. The two remaining players will be announced soon in the coming days.

Fans will witness the entire three-day extravaganza at the Chase Center. The home of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries will host tennis for the first time. Are you looking forward to the eighth edition of the Laver Cup? Let us know in the comments below.