Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion, showcased his exceptional talent on the second day of the Laver Cup, securing a vital win for Team Europe. The Spanish sensation overcame American Ben Shelton in a hard-fought match, winning 6-4, 6-4. This victory brought the score to 4-4, leveling the competition between Team Europe and Team World.
Alcaraz displayed remarkable composure throughout the match, expertly saving all five break points he faced. He capitalized on Shelton’s powerful left-handed serve, breaking him once in each set to secure 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,” said the world no. 3 Alcaraz. “I played against a player that is really powerful, a really tough one, I’m really happy because I played a really solid match since the beginning.”
Earlier in the day, Team World’s Frances Tiafoe staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Daniil Medvedev after dropping the first set. The intense competition between the two teams set the stage for a thrilling night session at Berlin’s Uber Arena, where Alexander Zverev of Germany faced American Taylor Fritz, followed by a doubles match to conclude the day’s action.
