How the Laver Cup works: Its tennis status, match format, who is playing and why

The Laver Cup is a team tennis competition that pits Europe against the rest of the world, with matches played over a weekend using a unique scoring format where points increase in value each day. The event features some of the sport's biggest stars competing in both singles and doubles matches. This explainer covers the tournament's structure, its standing within professional tennis, and the notable players set to participate.