The highly anticipated Laver Cup Berlin 2024 is set to kick off with thrilling matches on the first day, held at the Uber Arena on Friday, September 20. The official schedule has been released, revealing some intense battles between Team Europe and Team World.

The action-packed day will start at 1pm with a clash between Team Europe's Casper Ruud and Team World's Francisco Cerundolo in Match 1. Ruud, who remains undefeated in Laver Cup matches, will look to extend his winning streak against Cerundolo, who secured his first Laver Cup singles victory in Vancouver. The two players have a 3-3 head-to-head record, with Ruud emerging victorious in their recent encounter at the Paris Olympics.

Following the first match, fans can expect an exciting showdown as Stefanos Tsitsipas from Team Europe takes on Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis. Kokkinakis created a stunning upset at the US Open, defeating Tsitsipas in four sets. However, Tsitsipas will enter the match with confidence, having claimed victory in their previous meeting at the Australian Open in 2021.

In the night session, starting at 7pm, Team Europe's Grigor Dimitrov will face Team World debutant Alejandro Tabilo. Dimitrov, a former winner of his opening singles match in Chicago, will be seeking another victorious start to the Laver Cup. The Bulgarian has previously defeated Tabilo in Miami earlier this year, and he will aim to replicate that success on the Laver Cup stage.

The doubles match of the evening promises to be a thrilling affair as first-time Europe representative Carlos Alcaraz teams up with German star Alexander Zverev to face the new Team World combination of Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. Fritz, who reached the final of the US Open, boasts an impressive 3-1 record in Laver Cup singles matches and is currently ranked No.7 in the world.

It is worth noting that matches on Day 1 are each worth one point. Day 2 matches will be worth two points each, and Day 3 matches will carry three points each. The team that reaches a total of 13 points first will be crowned as the victors of the Laver Cup.

The Laver Cup Berlin 2024 marks the seventh edition of the competition, with Team Europe leading 4-2 in previous encounters. The tournament has witnessed tremendous battles between the two teams, with Team World claiming victories in London and Vancouver after Team Europe's triumphs in Prague, Chicago, Geneva, and Boston.

Tennis fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the Laver Cup Berlin 2024, as it promises a showcase of talent, skill, and intense competition between some of the world's best tennis players. With a thrilling lineup of matches on the first day, excitement is building for this prestigious event.