Laver Cup faces challenges in establishing global presence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 11:34 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

During the Laver Cup event held in London, co-founder Tony Godsick discussed hurdles in expanding the tournament globally. He cited complications with arena requirements, including seating capacity and lighting, which have limited its locations primarily to Europe and North America. Since its inception in 2017, the event has taken place in cities like Prague, Chicago, and London but has yet to reach regions like South America or Asia. Critics argue that alternative venues do exist in these areas that could accommodate the event, questioning the commitment to finding them. The Laver Cup's identity, built around featuring top players in a global context, now faces scrutiny over its limited geographic scope.
- •Tony Godsick discussed expansion challenges during the London event.
- •The Laver Cup has mostly occurred in Europe and North America.
- •Cities like Buenos Aires and Seoul have suitable venues available.
- •The tournament was established to provide a global team competition format.
- •Critics are questioning the lack of commitment to broader venue exploration.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — All of the Lights: What’s Holding Back the Laver Cup From Expanding Globally
"The Laver Cup’s Latest Excuse Against Going Global The wonderful thing about tennis in the era we live in. It is now a truly global sport, but has anyone convinced the Laver Cup? During this year's event in London, Laver Cup chairman and co-founder Tony Godsick was asked about the tournament's long-promised expansion into new …
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