Debate arises over women's inclusion in Laver Cup format
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The ongoing discourse surrounding the Laver Cup, set for early October, questions the absence of women in the event. The current structure involves six men from Europe and six from the World, a formula established since its inception. Advocates for change suggest that including women could enhance competition and attract more fans, as mixed doubles have shown positive reception in other formats like the United Cup. However, critics argue that altering the established format might hinder the event's identity and uniqueness, complicating logistics and participation.
- •Laver Cup features six men from Europe and six from the World.
- •Discussion on adding women centers on enhancing competition.
- •Mixed doubles could attract more fans based on other events' success.
- •Critics caution against changing a successful format.
- •Potential format changes may disrupt the event's identity.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Should the Laver Cup Finally Bring Women Into the Mix?
"Okay, so let’s try to make this Laver Cup hypothetical, civil, shall we? An obvious question hangs over the event called the Laver Cup. Why is it not called the Williams Cup? No, seriously now. Where are the women? For nine editions now, the formula has remained straightforward: six men from Europe, six from the …
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