Bloodied de Minaur scores stirring Laver Cup win over in-form Zverev
With a banged-up knee and a big heart, Australia's Alex de Minaur beats Germany's Alexander Zverev.
In a thrilling Laver Cup match, Australia's Alex de Minaur defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 11-9 at London's O2 Arena. The win brought Team World back into contention, as they led 5-3 heading into the evening matches. De Minaur, known for excelling in team competition, maintained his perfect singles record against Europe in Laver Cup duels.
Despite Zverev's impressive form, including a recent US Open title and two Davis Cup wins, de Minaur persevered, drawing blood from a diving volley and overcoming a match point to secure the victory. De Minaur's bloodied knee and red shirts reflected his determination for Team World, which was boosted by American Learner Tien's 6-3, 2-6, 10-7 win against Italy's Flavio Cobolli.
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