Alcaraz downs Fritz as Team World take 7-5 lead in Laver Cup
LONDON: Team Europe’s Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points before beating Taylor Fritz in the Laver Cup after Team World’s Alex de Minaur rallied from a first-set stumble to stun world No. 2 Alexander Zverev as the Europeans ended Saturday 7-5 ahead. Learner Tien prevailed over Flavio Cobolli in a nervous tiebreak as Team World established a 5-3 advantage but after Alcaraz won, Zverev and Casper…
On the second day of the Laver Cup, Team Europe leads Team World with a 7-5 score. Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 3, secured his first win over a top-10 rival since the Australian Open final. Alcaraz fought off two match points against Taylor Fritz in a 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 victory. Earlier, Alex de Minaur upset Alexander Zverev, who was the world No. 2, 2-6, 7-6(5), 11-9.
The loss marks Zverev's first defeat to De Minaur in their rivalry. Meanwhile, Tien overcame Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 2-6, 10-7, allowing Team World to cut Europe's 3-1 overnight lead. In a tense match, De Minaur used cross-court shots to break Zverev's serve in the crucial tiebreak, sealing his second consecutive Laver Cup win.
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