Laver Cup final day line-up: Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz in potential decider
ATPSunday, 22 September 2024 at 02:30
The Laver
Cup will come to an end on Sunday, with Team World leading Team Europe 8-4. It
was a great second day for John McEnroe's team, who secured three victories and
are now in a strong position to win the title for the third consecutive time.
Both teams
will rely on their top-ranked players on the final day, repeating the same
singles players as Saturday but with different opponents. Unlike the first two
days, the doubles match will kick off the day, and each match will be worth 3
points.
Bjorn
Borg's chosen pair will be Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud, despite the
Norwegian's poor performance in Saturday's loss alongside Tsitsipas. Their
opponents will be the American duo of Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, who will
be aiming to keep Team World's winning streak alive.
After the
doubles, the singles matches will begin, with Daniil Medvedev (No. 5) facing
Ben Shelton, with no previous meetings between them. The Russian will try to
bounce back from Saturday's surprising defeat to Tiafoe and keep Europe in
contention.
Team World
needs just two wins from the final four matches to secure the title. If they
win both the doubles and the first singles, the last matches will not be played
and will be replaced by an exhibition doubles.
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If Europe
manages at least one win, world No. 2 Alexander Zverev will take on Frances
Tiafoe. So far, the German dominates their head-to-head record 7-1, but Big-Foe
comes into the match full of confidence after defeating Medvedev for the first
time in six encounters.
In case the
tournament comes down to a decisive match, McEnroe and Borg will rely on their
top players. Team Europe will turn to 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlos
Alcaraz, while Team World will have recent US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz, who
impressed by defeating Zverev on Saturday.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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