The second day of the Laver Cup 2024 saw success for Team World, as they won 3 out of 4 matches against Team Europe.
While Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz beat Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz pulled two points back for Team Europe with a win over Ben Shelton.
Shelton was not too sad about that loss, because afterwards, he still contributed to the next 2 points when he and Alejando Tabilo defeated Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas in doubles.
At this point, Team World is leading 8-4.
Entering the third day of competition - which is also the final day, each win will be counted as 3 points, so the European Team can still make a comeback.
However, they could see their opponents closer to victory after the doubles match. The doubles will be played first today, with Alcaraz partnering Ruud.
The European team has strong individuals but no doubles specialist. If they lose, the score will be 4-11, forcing the three players in the singles to win.
In turn, Medvedev will meet Shelton, Zverev will meet Tiafoe and Alcaraz will play Fritz.
To avoid danger, Team Europe will have to win the doubles match.
The team that reaches 13 points first will win the championship.
LAVER CUP 2024 MATCH SCHEDULE - DAY 3
17:00 Carlos Alcaraz/Casper Ruud - Ben Shelton/Frances Tiafoe
18:30 Daniil Medvedev - Ben Shelton
20:00 Alexander Zverev - Frances Tiafoe
9:30 p.m. Carlos Alcaraz - Taylor Fritz
