{
  "id": 9818812,
  "title": "Nakashima beats Mensik to even up Laver Cup at 1-1 after opening session. Alcaraz to play doubles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nakashima-beats-mensik-to-even-up-laver-cup-at-1-1-after-opening",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:38:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/tennis/2026/09/25/nakashima-beats-mensik-to-even-up-laver-cup-at-1-1-after-opening-session-alcaraz-to-play-doubles"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brandon Nakashima secured a crucial win for Team World, defeating Jakub Mensik 6-1, 3-6, 10-7 and leveling the scores at 1-1 in the Laver Cup after the opening session on Friday. Nakashima, ranked 16th, was a late addition to Andre Agassi’s team after Ben Shelton pulled out. The U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton was replaced by Nakashima. In the previous match, Casper Ruud gave Europe a 1-0 lead by defeating Francisco Cerundolo 6-7 (4), 6-4, 10-8. The evening session will see Rafael Jodar of Team Europe face Alexander Bublik of Team World, followed by a doubles match between Carlos Alcaraz and Mensik versus Bublik and Taylor Fritz. Each day features four matches, with points awarded per match: one point on Friday, two on Saturday, and three on Sunday. The first team to accumulate 13 points wins the event. Europe has triumphed at the Laver Cup five times, while Team World secured its third title in the last edition of this Ryder Cup-style competition.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Brandon Nakashima wins for Team World, 6-1, 3-6, 10-7",
    "Alcaraz to play doubles with Mensik vs Bublik vs Fritz",
    "Europe tied at 1-1 with Team World after opening session"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}