{
  "id": 19432426,
  "title": "Alcaraz and Zverev to play 2027 Laver Cup, organisers say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/alcaraz-and-zverev-to-play-2027-laver-cup-organisers-say",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T02:11:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/11/1575145/alcaraz-and-zverev-play-2027-laver-cup-organisers-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2027 Laver Cup will feature two of the world's top tennis players, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, according to organisers. This marks the first time these two stars will represent Europe at the prestigious event, which aims to be the tennis equivalent of golf's Ryder Cup. The 10th edition of the tournament will take place in Los Angeles from September 24-26. Team World, composed of players from outside Europe, will face off against Team Europe, led by Zverev, who will make a record eighth appearance at the Laver Cup. Zverev, currently the world number one, has been part of the victorious Team Europe campaigns since his debut at the inaugural event in Prague in 2017. His contributions were instrumental in their victories in London (2017), Chicago (2018), Geneva (2019), and Boston (2021), alongside fellow doubles partner Andrey Rublev. Zverev expressed his enthusiasm for the Laver Cup, stating that it has become one of his favorite weeks of the year. Alcaraz, making his fourth consecutive appearance at the tournament, also expressed his excitement about returning and playing alongside Zverev once again.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev are the first players confirmed to represent Europe at the 2027 Laver Cup in Los Angeles, organisers announced on Tuesday, as the team bids for a record-extending seventh title.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Alcaraz and Zverev to play 2027 Laver Cup, organisers say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/alcaraz-and-zverev-to-play-2027-laver-cup-organisers-say",
        "published": "2026-11-10T18:07:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}