Team Europe leads Team World 3-1 after opening day of Laver Cup in London
Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik helped Team Europe take a 3-1 lead over Team World on the first day of the 2026 Laver Cup at The O2 Arena in London.
Singles matches set early tone
Casper Ruud defeated Francisco Cerundolo to give Europe an early advantage. Brandon Nakashima then leveled the contest by beating Jakub Mensik in his Laver Cup debut. Rafael Jodar later restored Europe's lead with a win over Alexander Bublik.
Doubles final decides point total
Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik won the evening doubles match against Alexander Bublik and Taylor Fritz. The pair secured a straight-sets victory to ensure Team Europe finished the day with three points.
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- Sky Sports
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