Team Europe has a new captain at the Laver Cup – but it’s not the enduring star that some expected.

With Andre Agassi confirmed as Team World captain from next year, many thought that Roger Federer – the mastermind behind the event – would take over as the head of the European team.

But it was announced on Wednesday that Yannick Noah would captain Team Europe starting in San Francisco next year, taking over from Bjorn Borg when the Swede steps down.

Noah is not the expected pick, but he is certainly an inspired one.

French Open milestone

Noah is best remembered for winning his home major in 1983 – making him the last French player to claim men’s singles glory at Roland Garros.

The sixth seed crushed compatriot Christophe Roger-Vasselin – dad of doubles star Edouard – in the last four, before shocking defending champion Mats Wilander in the final.