John McEnroe retired from tennis in 1992 but has always been involved with the sport. He has provided coverage for the sport and turned from a veteran tennis player to a veteran commentator. McEnroe also dabbled in the on-court adventures of the sport with the Laver Cup. He has led team US in the exhibition event since its conception. However, his stint with them is about to come to an end. 

McEnroe stood opposite his rival during his tennis playing years, Bjorn Borg, who never made it easy for him to win. They will lock heads for the last time this year.

John McEnroe announces departure from the exhibition tournament

The Laver Cup began in 2017 and mirrored the Ryder Cup in golf. In this tournament, players from around the world play against players from Europe to show fans which team was better that year. Team World is led by John McEnroe, and Team Europe finds its guide in Bjorn Borg. McEnroe and his team managed to win the tournament for the first time in 2022 and defended their victory in 2023.

While a dream run, McEnroe shared that this would be the last Laver Cup where he leads Team World. “John McEnroe just said on ESPN that this year will be his last as Team World captain at the Laver Cup,” wrote Randy Walker, organizer of Vero Future tournaments and an author of New Chapter Media, on his ‘X’ page. He announced it while he covered the Australian Open bout of Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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The news took many by surprise and is bound to draw in more viewers to the Laver Cup later this year. McEnroe has taken the team to a height not many could have, and now he is all set to leave them with confidence.

As the American legend announced his last stint with Team World, fans were left wondering who would take his place. Consequently, fans started to drop their own suggestions, and soon, the comment section was filled with some big names from the tennis world. 

When McEnroe captains Team World for the last time in 2024, another tennis legend will eventually take his spot. Fans discussed who could take his place in the comment section. One fan wanted Andre Agassi to replace the 64-year-old. Another user said their pick would be Darren Cahill over anyone else. One user vehemently stated that it should be Andy Roddick with Pat Rafter as vice-captain.

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Juan Martin Del Potro was also suggested by one tennis fan. John McEnroe’s last stint in the Laver Cup will be closely followed by everyone. When he steps down, his successor will have big shoes to fill.

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