This year, Nole completed the puzzle during the summer by winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The Serbian legend failed to win its 25th career Major title, reaching the final only at the Wimbledon Championships and losing to Carlos Alcaraz after a match dominated by the Spaniards.

Laver Cup begins today, with Team Europe looking to reclaim the title from Team World for the first time since 2021

Novak missed a chance to clinch it last year in Malaga, squandering three match points against Jannik Sinner in the semi-final. Serbia led against Italy following Miomir Kecmanovic's triumph over Lorenzo Musetti. The 24-time Major winner faced an in-form rival in the second tie, battling against Sinner for the third time within 11 days.