On the second day of the Laver Cup, Carlos Alcaraz defeated American Ben Shelton 6-4 6-4 to degree the rating between Group Europe and Group World.
Alcaraz, who has already received titles at this yr’s French Open and Wimbledon, confirmed outstanding composure at essential moments, saving all 5 break factors he encountered.
He broke Shelton’s highly effective left-handed serve in each set to seal the win.
“To begin with, I am joyful to be a part of the European workforce for the primary time and I am making an attempt to be the perfect participant to assist my workforce,” mentioned Alcaraz, ranked third on this planet.
“I performed towards a really sturdy, very robust participant.
“I am actually joyful as a result of I had a really strong recreation from the beginning.”
Group World’s Frances Tiafoe earlier got here again from a set all the way down to beat Daniil Medvedev in a 4-4 draw at Berlin’s Uber Enviornment on Saturday evening.
Germany’s Alexander Zverev and American Taylor Fritz will face off on the finish of the day’s doubles match.
What’s on Sky Sports activities Tennis in September?
- Korea Open – WTA 500 (September 16-22)
- Thailand Open – WTA 250 (September 16-22)
- Chengdu Open – ATP 250 (September 17-24)
- Hangzhou Open – ATP 250 (September 18-24)
- Japan Open – ATP 500 (September 25-October 1)
- China Open – ATP 500 (September 26-October 2)
- China Open – WTA 1000 (September 25-October 6 – Emma Raducanu competes)
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