The Laver Cup witnessed a thrilling comeback on Friday as Stefanos Tsitsipas brought Team Europe back into contention, defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1, 6-4. Earlier in the day, Team World had taken an early lead thanks to a strong performance from Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina, who outplayed Casper Ruud of Norway 6-4, 6-4. Ruud, currently ranked No. 9 in the world, struggled with his game, committing 20 unforced errors and hitting only 11 winners.
The evening’s singles matches continued with Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov facing off against Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo, while the doubles pairing of Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev from Team Europe prepared to take on the American duo of Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz.
The Laver Cup, known for its unique Ryder Cup-inspired format, concludes on Sunday. Each match carries varying points based on the day, with Friday matches worth one point, Saturday matches worth two, and Sunday matches worth three. The team reaching 13 points first will be crowned the champion.
In a significant development, the Laver Cup and the ATP tour announced a five-year extension to their existing agreement earlier on Friday. This partnership signifies a strong commitment to the tournament’s future and its role in the world of tennis.
