Alcaraz tries hard, but world team still wins Laver Cup

(NLDO) - Alcaraz played with determination, contributing to two victories on the final day of competition but still could not help the European team reverse the situation.

At Chase Center (San Francisco, USA), Taylor Fritz defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), bringing home the deciding point to help the world team defeat the European team 15-9, winning the third Laver Cup in the past four years.

This is also the first time that legend Andre Agassi - replacing John McEnroe as captain, and lifting the trophy with his students at Laver Cup 2025.

Agassi leads the world team to victory in his first team leadership

On the first day of competition, The European team led the World team 3-1. The European team's superiority was evident, the only one who made a difference for the World team was Joao Fonseca. The next day, the World team continued to extend the gap to 9-3, while the European team lost all. In which, Alcaraz surprisingly lost to Taylor Fritz in two sets.

On the final day, the world team entered the competition with a 9-3 advantage. Alcaraz tried to save Europe's hopes with two overwhelming wins in the opening singles and doubles matches, reducing the gap to 9-12.

Alcaraz won 2 victories on the final day but still could not help the European team turn the tables.

The explosive moment came in the final match when Fritz, the Californian who had beaten Alcaraz the day before, continued to overcome Zverev in a tense match. He started dominant in the first set, held his nerve in the second and finished with a decisive backhand volley in the tie-break.

"Seeing my teammates screaming and the legend Andre standing up to cheer, it was impossible not to give it my all at every point" - Fritz shared after the match.

This year's world champion squad is a mix of experience and youth: Fritz, De Minaur, Francisco Cerundolo, Joao Fonseca, Jenson Brooksby plus two last-minute additions in Reilly Opelka and Alex Michelsen.

After the match, Agassi emotionally thanked the whole team for their "unity and trust" and promised to "fight with each person, anywhere, anytime".

This victory helps the world team reclaim the title they lost last year in Berlin, Germany.

Team Europe, who still have the most titles, having won five out of eight Laver Cups, co-founded by Roger Federer, will have a chance for revenge in London next year.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/alcaraz-no-luc-doi-the-gioi-van-vo-dich-laver-cup-196250922113445116.htm