Laver Cup News: Grigor Dimitrov Replaces Rafael Nadal on Team Europe

Grigor Dimitrov has been named to Workforce Europe by captain Bjorn Borg following Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal. Picture by Shi Tang/Getty Photos

Rafael Nadal is out and Grigor Dimitrov is in for Workforce Europe.

Empowered by his run to the US Open quarterfinals, Dimitrov has been chosen by captain Bjorn Borg to fill the Workforce Europe roster spot left vacant with Nadal’s withdrawal from Laver Cup.

The 2024 Laver Cup will likely be contested subsequent weekend, September 20-Twenty second, in Berlin.

Grigor Dimitrov will characterize Workforce Europe in Berlin at Laver Cup 2024. Dimitrov replaces Rafael Nadal, who has withdrawn from this yr’s competitors. pic.twitter.com/Q7o3MrsdPU

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 13, 2024

“I’m actually disillusioned to share that I gained’t be capable to compete on the Laver Cup in Berlin subsequent week,” Nadal stated in an announcement. “It is a workforce competitors and to essentially help Workforce Europe, I have to do what’s finest for them and at this second there are different gamers who may also help the workforce ship the win.

“I’ve so many nice, emotional recollections from enjoying Laver Cup and I used to be actually trying ahead to being with my teammates and with Bjorn in his closing yr as Captain. I want Workforce Europe the easiest of luck and will likely be cheering them on from afar.”

That is the ultimate Laver Cup for Workforce Europe captain Borg and Workforce World captain John McEnroe, who named Francisco Cerundolo and Thanasi Kokkinakis to exchange Alex de Minaur and Tommy Paul on his aspect.

Francisco Cerundolo and Thanasi Kokkinakis will characterize Workforce World in Berlin at Laver Cup 2024. Captain John McEnroe has chosen them to exchange Alex de Minaur and Tommy Paul, who’ve withdrawn because of damage. pic.twitter.com/v0OLK5PKnh

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 12, 2024