Laver Cup is 2-2 after Fritz and Shelton win doubles from Alcaraz and Zverev
American pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day in Berlin
By AP News
Published - Sep 20, 2024, 06:32 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:02 PM EST
BERLIN (AP) — American pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day Friday.
Alcaraz and Zverev, who faced each other in the French Open final three months ago, had a point for 5-4 in the second set but lost it and the game, and Fritz and Shelton served out to win 7-6 (5), 6-4.
That left Team Europe and Team World at 2-2 with two more days to go in a format reminiscent of golf’s Ryder Cup.
Team World won the opening match when Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina topped Casper Ruud of Norway 6-4, 6-4.
