Laver Cup: Carlos Alcaraz saves match points as Team Europe take lead
Carlos Alcaraz secured a narrow victory over Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup, helping Team Europe take a 7-5 lead. The match was a highlight of the tournament, featuring high-level play that kept the competition tight heading into the final day.
Why it matters
The Laver Cup is a major international tennis event, and Alcaraz's performance is significant for his recovery and standing in the sport.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Carlos Alcaraz has struggled with a wrist injury this year
Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoided back-to-back singles defeats for the first time in 18 months as Team Europe took a 7-5 lead over Team World at the Laver Cup.
The world number three saved two match points before overcoming Taylor Fritz 6-3 4-6 13-11 in a dramatic deciding tie-break at London's O2 Arena.
It was Alcaraz's first singles outing since his late-night quarter-final exit to Ben Shelton at the US Open.
"The drop shot is part of my game," Alcaraz said after sealing victory with a trademark touch.
"In those really close and important moments, I tried to use it because it was a really good weapon for me in this match."
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