Rennae Stubbs critiques Laver Cup, suggests mixed team event

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Rennae Stubbs critiques Laver Cup, suggests mixed team event
Summary

The Laver Cup concluded with Team Europe defeating Team World, highlighted by Alexander Zverev's win over Learner Tien. Despite the competitive spirit, former doubles world No. 1 Rennae Stubbs expressed disinterest in the tournament, calling it an exhibition. Stubbs proposed a mixed-gender competition similar to the Hopman Cup, featuring top male and female players. The event recently showcased high-intensity matches, drawing both admiration and criticism with some asserting its legitimacy as a non-exhibition format. Players including Casper Ruud, Brandon Nakashima, and Alexander Zverev plan to compete in upcoming events in Japan and Beijing.

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  • •Team Europe wins Laver Cup title over Team World.
  • •Rennae Stubbs calls the tournament an exhibition, shows no interest.
  • •Floats idea of mixed-gender competition akin to Hopman Cup.
  • •Upcoming events include Japan Open and Beijing competitions.
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  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Rennae Stubbs confirms why she doesn’t watch the Laver Cup and suggests big change to the tournament
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The Laver Cup has concluded for another year. Team Europe collected the title on this occasion, snatching the crown from Team World following Alexander Zverev’s...

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