Fritz Blitzes Alcaraz as Team World Take Big Lead in Laver Cup
Taylor Fritz secured his first win over world number one Carlos Alcaraz, contributing to Team World's 7-3 lead with three singles victories at the Laver Cup, officials said.
- Taylor Fritz defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 at the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco during Saturday's night session at Chase Center.
- Fritz entered the match as a significant underdog with a 0-3 record against Alcaraz, who had recently secured his sixth Grand Slam title by winning the U.S. Open.
- Fritz built on Team World’s momentum with aggressive play, securing important breaks, hitting 17 winners including five aces, and finishing the match with a forehand volley that Alcaraz couldn’t reach.
- Following the match, Fritz reflected that he approached the crucial moments confidently and acknowledged, "I knew what needed to be done; it was simply a matter of whether I could execute it."
- Fritz’s win secured Team World a 7-3 lead, giving them a strong position in the first-to-13 points competition likely to conclude on Sunday.
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(Reuters) -Team World's Taylor Fritz jolted Team Europe's campaign at the Laver Cup on Saturday, stunning world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 6-2 before his doubles colleagues extended their commanding lead to 9-3 heading into the final day. Read full story
On Saturday, Team Europe collapsed on the second day of the Laver Cup, like Carlos Alcaraz, who was badly beaten by Taylor Fritz.

Fritz topples Alcaraz as Team World surge into Laver Cup lead
American Taylor Fritz shocked world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 as Team World swept all four matches at the Laver Cup on Saturday to power into the lead in the global tennis event.
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