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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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