Francisco Cerundolo kicked off the Laver Cup with a bang, giving Team World an early advantage. The Argentinian, ranked No. 31, took down Team Europe’s Casper Ruud in a thrilling match that ended 6-4, 6-4. Cerundolo’s victory came despite five double faults, highlighting his resilience and determination.
Ruud, the No. 9 ranked player from Norway, struggled with his game, hitting 20 unforced errors and just 11 winners. The match was a tense back-and-forth affair, but Cerundolo ultimately emerged victorious, earning his team a valuable point.
The Laver Cup, with its unique Ryder Cup-inspired format, continues to provide intense competition. Later in the day, Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece faced off against Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis, followed by Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria versus Alejandro Tabilo of Chile. The doubles match featured a star-studded lineup with Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev taking on Americans Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz. The tournament is set to conclude on Sunday, with the final score still up for grabs.
In a significant development earlier in the day, the Laver Cup and the ATP tour announced a five-year extension of their partnership. This long-term commitment reaffirms the tournament’s importance in the world of men’s tennis and promises exciting competitions for years to come.
