Cobolli, Mensik Return for Team Europe, Bublik to Debut for Team World

Eight players now named across the two teams, including seven of the world’s top 11

Team Europe has added two of the ATP Tour’s most exciting young stars, Flavio Cobolli and Jakub Mensik, to its line-up for Laver Cup London 2026, while Team World will welcome one of the game’s most talented and entertaining players, Alexander Bublik, for his Laver Cup debut. The event returns to The O2 in London from September 25-27, 2026.

Cobolli and Mensik join World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 3 Alexander Zverev on Captain Yannick Noah’s Team Europe. Andre Agassi’s Team World already features World No. 5 Ben Shelton, World No. 6 Alex de Minaur and World No. 9 Taylor Fritz, with Bublik adding further firepower to the team.

Italian Cobolli is enjoying a breakthrough season, having climbed to a career-high ranking of World No.10 after reaching the Roland Garros final in Paris, where he was defeated by Team Europe teammate Zverev. After serving as Team Europe’s alternate in Berlin in 2024, Cobolli made his Laver Cup debut in San Francisco last year and will return as a member of Noah’s six-man squad.

“The Laver Cup is one of the most exciting events in our sport,” said Cobolli. “It was incredible to be part of it last year, and it was my goal to play again this year. To be named to the team and compete for Team Europe is a huge honor. I cannot wait.”

Also joining Team Europe is 20-year-old Mensik, one of the most powerful young players on the ATP Tour. The World No. 16 enjoyed an incredible run at Roland Garros this year, reaching the semifinals before losing to Zverev. In doing so, he became the youngest Czech man in history to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam. Mensik will make his second Laver Cup appearance after debuting for Team Europe in San Francisco last year.

“The Laver Cup has always been special to me,” said Mensik. “I was there with my family at the very first Laver Cup in Prague in 2017 as a young fan, so to now be part of Team Europe for a second time is hard to believe. Playing alongside some of the best players in the world is an incredible feeling and something I never take for granted. We were disappointed with the result last year, but we’ll do everything we can to bring the Laver Cup back to Team Europe in London.”

Noah welcomed back two key members of last year’s Team Europe squad.

“Flavio and Jakub are having fantastic seasons and have earned their places on the team,” said Noah. “They were both part of Team Europe last year and understand what makes the Laver Cup so special. It’s great to have them back alongside Carlos and Sascha, giving us a strong core of returning players who know each other and understand what it takes to compete as a team. I’m really looking forward to bringing everyone together again in London.”

Bublik will make his Laver Cup debut after establishing himself as one of the most talented and entertaining players in the game. The 28-year-old reached a career-high ranking of World No. 10 earlier this year following his title run in Hong Kong and currently sits at World No. 11. Last season he captured titles in Halle, Gstaad, Kitzbühel and Hangzhou, becoming just the third player this decade, alongside Novak Djokovic and Alcaraz, to win ATP titles on clay, grass and hard courts in the same season.

“It’s amazing. I’ve always admired and adored the Laver Cup and watched it every year,” said Bublik. “It has created so many great memories in our sport and it’s an honor to be selected. I’m proud to represent Team World and I’m looking forward to playing in the Laver Cup in London for the first time.”

Agassi said Bublik’s talent and versatility would make him a valuable addition to Team World.

“Alexander is one of the most gifted and unpredictable players in tennis,” said Agassi. “He’s capable of producing shots that very few players would even attempt and can change the momentum of a match in an instant. He’s enjoyed success across all surfaces, which speaks to the quality and versatility of his game. I think he’ll be a great addition to Team World and I’m excited to have him with us in London.”

The remaining two places on Team Europe and Team World will be announced in the coming weeks.

The 2026 edition marks the Laver Cup’s return to London and The O2, the venue for one of the most iconic moments in tennis history, when Roger Federer played the final match of his career alongside his great rival Rafael Nadal and fellow “Big Four” members Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in 2022.

With Team World having claimed three of the last four Laver Cup titles, the rivalry between Europe and the World is set to be as intense as ever, with another fiercely contested showdown anticipated in London. Fans can expect world-class matchups, never-before-seen doubles pairings and the unique spectacle of rivals becoming teammates on the Laver Cup’s signature black court.

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