Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev 7-6(5) 6-4 in Friday’s doubles to draw Team World level with Team Europe at the of the first day of the Laver Cup.

Carlos Alcaraz will team up with Alexander Zverev to take on American duo Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz in the Laver Cup on Friday, September 20. The Laver Cup turns what is usually an individual, or at most pairs sport, into a competition with teams pitted against each other in a similar mold to the Ryder Cup.

Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton surprised Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, evening the Laver Cup series with a score of 7-6, 6-4. The American duo excelled with their serve and showcased excellent

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev slipped to a doubles defeat on the opening day of the Laver Cup as they were beaten by Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton.

BERLIN (Reuters) -Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev 7-6(5) 6-4 in Friday's doubles to draw Team World level with Team Europe at the of the first day of the Laver Cup.

American pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day in Berlin.

Team World's Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton defeated Team Europe's Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, leveling the score at the end of the first day. The match saw the American duo dominate with 20 winners.

US duo Taylor Fritz and Ben Sheldon tied things up for Team World at the Laver Cup on Friday after a straight sets defeat over Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev. Fritz and Sheldon overcame the Spaniard and the German in one hour and 35 minutes 7-6 (7-5),

Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled Team Europe even with Team World at the Laver Cup by beating Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1, 6-4 on Friday.