Laver Cup: Frances Tiafoe replaces John Isner in John McEnroe’s Team World

US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe is about to participate within the fifth version of the Laver Cup to be performed at The O2 in London from September 23 to 25.

Laver Cup: Frances Tiafoe replaces John Isner in Team World. Courtesy: AP

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US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe is about to participate within the fifth version of the Laver Cup to be performed at The O2 in London from September 23 to 25. The 24-year-old is about to affix John McEnroe’s six-man Team World, additionally comprising of Taylor Fritz, Jack Sock, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alex de Minaur and Diego Schwartzman.

Frances, who will probably be collaborating in his third Laver Cup, has changed John Isner, who sustained a wrist damage on the US Open. The teen reckoned that Team World have each likelihood of profitable the title after beating Team Europe.

“I love Laver Cup competition. It’s an incredible event and I hope I can win points for Team World in London this time. I know what to expect and I think we have a great chance this year of taking the title from Team Europe,” Tiafoe was quoted as saying.

McEnroe, one of many biggest gamers of his period, was over the moon after roping in Tiafoe for the Laver Cup.

“I am thrilled to have Frances on the team. He has raised his game to a whole new level and has shown that he can compete and win against the best players on Tour. Plus, he brings a positive energy that should help the entire team,” McEnroe mentioned.

Tiafoe performed within the inaugural version of the Laver Open at Prague again in 2017, after which he plied his commerce at Chicago’s United Center in 2018.

Earlier this month, Tiafoe grabbed the limelight after beating the legendary Rafael Nadal within the fourth spherical of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

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