Carlos Alcaraz beat American Ben Shelton 6-4 6-4 to degree the rating between Group Europe and Group World on the second day of the Laver Cup.
Alcaraz, who has already claimed titles at this 12 months’s French Open and Wimbledon, demonstrated outstanding composure throughout essential moments, saving all 5 break factors he encountered.
He broke Shelton’s formidable left-handed serve as soon as in every set to safe the win.
“First of all, I am really happy to be part of Team Europe for the first time, and am trying to be the best player that I can be to help my team,” world No 3 Alcaraz mentioned.
“I performed in opposition to a participant that’s actually highly effective, a very robust one.
“I’m really happy because I played a really solid match since the beginning.”
Group World’s Frances Tiafoe had earlier come again from a set right down to defeat Daniil Medvedev and the 2 sides are tied at 4-4 going into the Saturday night time session at Berlin’s Uber Area.
Germany’s Alexander Zverev and American Taylor Fritz will subsequent face one another earlier than a doubles match concludes the day.
What’s arising 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 – with Emma Raducanu in motion)
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