Carlos Alcaraz He opened his participation in a Laver Cup with a loss. He lost the doubles he formed with the German Alexander Zverev in the 2024 edition, based in Berlin. The European pair gave way to the Americans Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz of 7-6 (5) and 6-4.
In this rivalry, the Murcian is the best under a particularly fast track. The one most comfortable in this element is Ben Shelton, who explodes with his serve.
The decision of the captains, the Swede Bjorn Borg and the American John McEnroewhich led to a reunion between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton this Saturday, early morning, albeit in singles.
Carlos Alcaraz21 years old and world No. 3, will debut with a Laver single against the left-hander Ben Shelton.
They will close, around 3 p.m., a daytime session that opens at 1 p.m. Russian Daniel Medvedev and the American Frances Tiafoe. In the afternoon, at 7, the German Alexander Zverev face the American Taylor Fritz. Finally, the doubles Casper Ruud/Stefanos Tsitsipas against Ben Shelton/Alejandro Tabilo.
On Saturday wins are worth two points. The European and World teams are 2-2 after the opening day.
Source: La Verdad
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