Photos: Carlos Alcaraz visits Alcatraz! Team Europe's Spaniard visits island during Laver Cup

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his US Open victory against Jannik Sinner, visited the historic Alcatraz Island in San Francisco on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming Laver Cup tournament, which begins September 19 in California. During the tour, organised for players to familiarise themselves with each other, Alcaraz was captured in a viral video introducing himself with the phrase "Alcaraz to Alcatraz" while exploring the prison's corridors.The video, shared on the official Laver Cup's X account, shows Alcaraz walking through the iconic prison hallways and stopping to take selfies with visitors as a guide explains the historical significance of the former federal penitentiary.The Laver Cup 2025 will feature Team Europe, represented by Alcaraz alongside Alexander Zverev, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud, Jakub Mensik, Flavio Cobolli, and Tomas Mahac. The tournament structure spans three days, with players competing in nine singles and three doubles matches.
Format of the Laver CupThe competition's scoring system is progressive, with wins on Friday worth one point, Saturday victories counting for two points, and Sunday matches valued at three points. The first team to reach 13 points claims the championship trophy.In case of a 12-12 tie, the tournament will be decided by a doubles match, ensuring a definitive winner emerges from the competition.