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The Laver Cup is on the brink of the horizon with Team World and Team Europe all set to fight for glory yet again. However, this year, the tournament will miss some of the G.O.A.T.s of the game like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Despite their absence, the young guns will be looking to step on the pursuit and make a name for themselves. In a recent revelation, Rafael Nadal’s fanboy came up with a bold statement just days ahead of the tournament.

His statement has confirmed that Team Europe will leave no stone unturned amid the absence of the legends of the game from Team Europe.

Casper Ruud makes a bold statement ahead of the Laver Cup

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In a resolute declaration, Casper Ruud, a fervent admirer of tennis legend Rafael Nadal, has stepped into the spotlight with unwavering determination. As the Laver Cup looms on the horizon, the absence of the iconic Spaniard has left a void in Team Europe’s lineup. However, in this critical situation, Casper Ruud, with his allegiance to Nadal and the desire to honor his hero, has pledged to seize the reins.

The Laver Cup, a prestigious competition that pits the best of Europe against the rest of the world, will see some of the best players in the world in action against each other. “We will do all in our powers to bring the cup back to Europe,” said Ruud as he made a bold claim just days ahead of the Laver Cup.

 

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With Nadal’s unmatched prowess absent from this year’s lineup, Ruud’s mission is clear: to channel his passion, dedication, and sheer love for the game into a quest to bring the coveted trophy back to European soil. In a tale of devotion and ambition, the stage is set for Casper Rudd to etch his name into Laver Cup history.

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Team World looks to regain the title and close the gap

Ever since the inception of the tournament, Team Europe has always been a dominant side. With the likes of the ‘Big 3’, they were always a force to be dealt with. The tournament, which started in 2017, has completed 5 years on the cards (it wasn’t conducted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Team Europe have a comfortable 4-1 lead.

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However, it was only until last year when Team World came ahead and broke the dominance of Team Europe while claiming the throne from them. With the addition of the likes of Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul, Team World will be looking to claim the success yet again. However, tournament favorites Team Europe will give in their everything to make sure that the trophy comes back to Europe.