US EditionAlcaraz Dazzles in Doubles as Team Europe Take 3-1 Lead in Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik secured a 7-6(7) 6-4 doubles victory, contributing to Team Europe's 3-1 lead after Day 1 at the 2025 Laver Cup.
- The 2025 Laver Cup began on September 19 in San Francisco, with Team Europe leading Team World 3-1 after the first day.
- The tournament, a three-day event named after Australian Rod Laver, features top players like world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz seeking to help Team Europe defend their title.
- Alcaraz partnered with Czech player Jakub Mensik to win the final opening-day doubles match 7-6, 6-4 against Taylor Fritz and Alex Michelsen of Team World.
- Alcaraz described the event's unique atmosphere, saying, "The energy that I got there was crazy to be honest," and emphasized enjoying the teamwork experience.
- With Team Europe’s initial lead and Alcaraz's strong performances, the tournament continues through Sunday with 13 points needed to win the title.
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ATP roundup: Led by Carlos Alcaraz, Team World grabs lead at Laver Cup
SAN FRANCISCO: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and the Czech Republic’s Jakub Mensik topped Americans Taylor Fritz and Alex Michelsen in the final match of the night and Team Europe took a 3-1 lead over Team World at the Laver Cup in San Francisco on Friday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
After the first of three days, European tennis players lead the Laver Cup, a competition between European and international players. Team Europe leads 3-1 in San Francisco.
Laver Cup Day One: Europe Takes Command as Alcaraz Shines | Sports-Games
On the first day of the Laver Cup in San Francisco, defending champions Team Europe took a commanding lead against Team World by winning three of four matches. Carlos Alcaraz impressed in doubles alongside Jakub Mensik, showcasing talent and teamwork that proved decisive in securing victory.
The Laver Cup in San Francisco starts well for the European selection. Alcaraz and Co. lead after Day 1 with 3:1.
The number one in the world, Carlos Alcaraz, recently crowned at the US Open of Flushing Meadows, debuted this Friday at the Laver Cup with a double win that gave Europe a 3-1 lead over the combination of the Rest of the World after the inaugural day of the international tournament.Alcaraz and Czech Jakub Mensik beat the Americans Taylor Fritz and Alex Michelsen by 7-6 (9/7) and 6-4 in the last match of the day.It was the second win of the day f…
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