{
  "id": 10065197,
  "title": "Bloodied de Minaur scores stirring Laver Cup win over in-form Zverev",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/bloodied-de-minaur-scores-stirring-laver-cup-win-over-in-form-zverev-10065197",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T21:17:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-27/laver-cup-tennis-alex-de-minaur-beats-alexander-zverev/107200472"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "With a banged-up knee and a big heart, Australia's Alex de Minaur beats Germany's Alexander Zverev.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "De Minaur draws blood in comeback victory over Zverev in Laver Cup as Europe puts Alcaraz up next",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/de-minaur-draws-blood-in-comeback-victory-over-zverev-in-laver-cup-as",
        "published": "2026-09-26T17:34:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "De Minaur stuns Zverev, Tien beats Cobolli as Team World take 5-3 lead in Laver Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/de-minaur-stuns-zverev-tien-beats-cobolli-as-team-world-take-5-3-lead",
        "published": "2026-09-26T17:34:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Bloodied de Minaur scores stirring Laver Cup win over in-form Zverev",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/bloodied-de-minaur-scores-stirring-laver-cup-win-over-in-form-zverev",
        "published": "2026-09-26T21:17:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Alcaraz saves match points to keep Europe ahead in Laver Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/alcaraz-saves-match-points-to-keep-europe-ahead-in-laver-cup",
        "published": "2026-09-26T22:41:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}