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.

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a losing debut at the Laver Cup on Friday when he and Team Europe partner Alexander Zverev were defeated in straight sets in their doubles clash against Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton of Team World.

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev lost to Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton in their doubles match at the Laver Cup, bringing the overall score to 2-2. Francisco Cerundolo beat Casper Ruud, while Stefanos Tsitsipas and Grigor Dimitrov won their singles matches.

Team World is bidding to win a third consecutive Laver Cup this year after triumphing in London in 2022 and Vancouver last year.

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.

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

Berlin: Carlos Alcaraz suffered a losing debut at the Laver Cup on Friday when he and Team Europe partner Alexander Zverev were defeated in straight sets in their doubles clash against Taylor

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),