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Alexander Zverev Leads Team Europe to Laver Cup Victory
Alexander Zverev helped Team Europe win the Laver Cup.
He beat Learner Tien in two sets in London.
His win gave Team Europe the final points it needed.
Team Europe defeated Team World by 13 matches to 5.
The competition began on Friday and ended on Sunday.
Roger Federer watched the deciding match from the stands.
Zverev had struggled in some earlier matches but played well when it mattered most.
He said strong teamwork helped his side win.
Alexander Zverev defeated Learner Tien 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 at London’s O2 Arena.
The victory secured Team Europe’s 13-5 win over Team World in the exhibition event.
Team Europe regained the Laver Cup with co-founder Roger Federer watching from the stands.
Flavio Cobolli and Jakub Mensik earlier defeated Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur in doubles.
It was Team Europe’s second victory in the last five Laver Cup editions.
- Who
- Alexander Zverev, Learner Tien, Team Europe, and Team World were central to the event.
- What
- Team Europe defeated Team World 13-5 to win the Laver Cup.
- Where
- The competition was held at London’s O2 Arena.
- When
- The event began Friday and concluded Sunday.
- Why
- Zverev’s win over Tien secured the victories Team Europe needed to regain the trophy.
Key facts
- Final result
- Team Europe defeated Team World 13-5.
- Deciding match
- Alexander Zverev beat Learner Tien 7-6 (7/3), 6-3.
- Venue
- O2 Arena, London
- Event format
- Exhibition competition modeled on the Ryder Cup
- Tournament history
- The Laver Cup began in 2017 and awards no ranking points.
- Team Europe record
- This was its second victory in the last five editions.
- Key doubles result
- Flavio Cobolli and Jakub Mensik beat Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur.
Quotes
Alexander Zverev
German tennis player and Team Europe competitor
“Massive credit to the entire Team World. They pushed us all the way again. They were champions last year.”
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“I haven't won a match here in two years, so I'm happy that I did it today.”
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Sources
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