Nakashima Beats Mensik to Even up Laver Cup at 1-1 After Opening Session. Alcaraz to Play Doubles
The 16th-ranked Nakashima was a late addition to Andre Agassi’s roster after Ben Shelton withdrew last week.
- On Friday, Brandon Nakashima made a successful Laver Cup debut in London, defeating Jakub Mensik 6-1, 3-6, 10-7 to pull Team World level with Team Europe at 1-1 after the opening session.
- Casper Ruud initially put Team Europe ahead 1-0 by defeating Francisco Cerundolo in the opening match. The first team to reach 13 points wins this Ryder Cup-style event.
- The 16th-ranked Nakashima became a late addition to Andre Agassi's roster after U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton withdrew last week. He capitalized immediately on the opportunity during Friday's opening session.
- Evening play features Rafael Jodar of Team Europe against Alexander Bublik of Team World. A doubles match follows, pairing Carlos Alcaraz and Mensik against Bublik and Taylor Fritz.
- Team Europe has won the Laver Cup five times, while Team World secured its third title in last year's edition. The tournament continues through the weekend as teams pursue the 13-point championship threshold.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Nakashima beats Mensik to even up Laver Cup at 1-1 after opening session. Alcaraz to play doubles
LONDON (AP) — Brandon Nakashima made the most of his Laver Cup debut, beating Jakub Mensik 6-1, 3-6, 10-7 to pull Team World level with Team Europe at 1-1 after the opening session Friday.
Brandon Nakashima made the most of his Laver Cup debut by beating Jakub Mensik by 6-1, 3-6, 10-7 on Friday to leave the World Team 1-1 with Team Europe after Friday's inaugural day.
Czech tennis player Jakub Menšík lost to American Brandon Nakashima at the Laver Cup 1:6, 6:3, 7:10. After two matches, the duel between the European team and the world team is tied 1:1. Menšík will play a doubles match in London on Friday, where he will play alongside Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz at the end of the opening day.
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